Veterinary Nursing News Headlines

    New joint supplement for cats and dogs

    Nutravet has launched Nutraflex, a new joint supplement for cats and dogs. Nutraflex contains turmeric curcumin complex and boswellia extract, which Nutravet says work synergistically to support the natural systems that control inflammation. The...

    Matthew Rendle becomes first male Chair of VN Council

    The RCVS VN Council has elected Matthew Rendle RVN as its Chair, the first male veterinary nurse to hold the position. Matthew has been a veterinary nurse since 1989 and, throughout his career, has had a focus on nursing exotic animals, particularly...

    The BVA calls on the RCVS to end temporary measures for remote prescribing

    The BVA has called on the RCVS to end temporary guidance that allows veterinary surgeons to prescribe POM-V products remotely without first having physically examined the animal. In mid-September, the Association wrote to the RCVS expressing concern...

    RCVS Council agrees to the working party proposals for future veterinary legislation

    Following a public consultation, the RCVS Council has voted to adopt all the proposals made by the RCVS Legislation Working Party concerning future veterinary legislation. The Legislative Reform Consultation took place between November 2020 and April...

    Purina webinar to help you direct clients to credible information sources

    The Purina Institute is holding a one-hour webinar about helping clients identify credible sources of information that address their questions and concerns about petfoods on 14 th July at 6pm BST. Aimed at all members of the veterinary team across...

    Krka launches Selehold 3-pack range

    Krka has launched a 3-pack range of Selehold, its selemectin-based spot-on. Krka says the new pack, available for cats and for toy, small, medium and large dogs, is designed to offer practices greater dispensing flexibility and to encourage quarterly...

    New treatment for canine otitis externa coming in the new year

    Bayer Animal Health has announced that it has been given marketing authorisation in Europe for Neptra (florfenicol, terbinafine hydrochloride, mometasone furoate), a new treatment for canine otitis externa which requires just one dose, administered by...

    Vet nurses asked to take part in consultation on VN professional requirements

    The RCVS is inviting veterinary nurses to take part in a consultation considering the competences, skills and professional behaviours required of newly-qualified veterinary nurses. The College says the consultation, which closes on 22nd December, reflects...

    RCVS launches final stage of Under Care Review

    The RCVS has begun the final stage of its review of the definition of ‘under care’ and the provision of 24/7 emergency cover, and is now consulting veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students and the wider veterinary team on its proposed new guidance...

    Vetpol to offer SQP training online

    Vetpol has announced that it has been approved by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate as a regulator of SQPs, and will be offering SQP training, most likely before the end of this month. Vetpol says its new course, which is delivered online, has...

    IVC buys PawSquad telemedicine provider

    IVC Evidensia has bought PawSquad, the veterinary telemedicine provider. PawSquad, which was founded in 2015 by Diwaker Singh and Radu Georgescu, offers veterinary consultations by video and live text chat in the United Kingdom. IVC says it continue...

    Royal Canin to present new Weight Management range at BVNA Congress

    Royal Canin has announced it will introduce the latest in its Veterinary Health Nutrition range - Weight Management - at BVNA Congress this week, ahead of the national launch on 1 st November. The Weight Management range offers nutritional solutions...

    Vet nurses asked to help with 'biggest ever' feline hypertension survey

    Dr. Sarah Caney, RCVS recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine, is asking all vet nurses to take part in what she hopes will be the biggest online feline hypertension survey conducted so far, with the aim of getting an accurate insight into how vet teams...

    Remote prescribing of POM veterinary medicines to end on 14th March

    The RCVS Standards Committee h as decided to end the temporary dispensation allowing remote prescribing of prescription-only veterinary medicines on Monday 14th March 2022. The dispensation was originally introduced during the spring 2020 lockdown...
  • New hedgehog book for veterinary professionals

    Hannah Tombs MRCVS, who runs a hedgehog rescue as well as working at VetPartners' Ashworth Vets in Farnborough, has published a guide to help other vets who treat hedgehogs. Hedgehogs: A Practical Guide for Vets aims to help vets assess sick hedgehogs...

    Research reveals the effect of malformation on toy breeds

    A new study from the University of Surrey, published today in the journal PLOS One , has identified the specific effects of a malformation which affects affects toy breeds. According to researchers, Chiari malformation has become prevalent as a result...

    Vets launch first digital identification and medical monitoring app for horses

    Equine vets Kevin and Jennifer Corley have launched EquiTrace, an app which allows trainers and vets to keep track of a horse’s health and identity with a quick scan of a chip. The app allows trainers to store and share medical records and treatment...

    New tech to improve tumour-removal at Surrey referral centre

    Surrey-based North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) has installed a £55,000 SonoCure ultrasonic surgical aspirator which it says will allow it to take tumour treatment to another level. NDSR’s director of neurology Rodolfo Capello said: " This technology...

    Cytopoint now licensed for pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis

    Zoetis has announced that the licence for Cytopoint (lokivetmab) has been extended to include the treatment of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis in dogs. Cytopoint is an injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for dogs that targets and neutralises...

    Julie Dugmore wins BSAVA's Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nursing Award

    Julie Dumore has won the BSAVA's 2022 Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nursing Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary nursing. Julie won the award for her dedication to progressing veterinary nurse education...

    Next BSAVA Congress will be a hybrid affair

    The BSAVA has announced that its next Congress (Thursday 24th March – Saturday 26th March in Manchester) will be a hybrid event, with delegates being able to attend in person, or online through an interactive virtual platform. BSAVA’s new Congress...

    Purina launches cardiac diet for dogs

    Purina has announced the launch of Pro Plan Veterinary Diets CC CardioCare, a new diet containing a blend of nutrients to support heart function. CardioCare is based on research carried out at the Purina Technology Center which explored how nutrients...

    Free BEVA membership for vet nurses

    The BEVA has announced that from today, it is dropping membership renewal charges for all veterinary nurses for the next three months to help support you during the COVID-19 crisis. All existing BEVA members will have their membership automatically...

    Somerset vet nurse Amy Gardiner raises £2K for cancer docs

    Somerset-based Amy Gardiner, a senior medicine nurse at Cave Veterinary Specialists in West Buckland, has raised more than £2,000 for the doctors and nurses who looked after her during cancer treatment. Amy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer...

    Surrey referral centre pioneers new approach to canine spine stabilisation

    North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Surrey is pioneering the use of Neuromed Invetra, a new spinal stabilisation system which uses screws rather than bone cement. Dr Guillaume Leblond, an American specialist in veterinary neurology at NDSR said...