Veterinary Nursing News Headlines

    RVC study calls for more robust approach to flat-faced dogs

    The RVC has called for a more robust and unified approach to educating the public about bracycephalic breeds, after publishing research which found that general practitioners are suffering moral conflict over the issue. For the study, the RVC interviewed...

    Mind Matters veterinary mental health talks now available to watch online

    The RCVS has published the findings of its fourth Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium and videos of talks from the day. The event, which took place in Manchester in October last year, saw veterinary mental health researchers from across...

    CVS Equine practices' new research into equine pastern dermatitis

    CVS Equine practices are undertaking a collaborative clinical study to improve our understanding about the clinical signs and aetiology of equine pastern dermatitis (EPD). Despite being a common disease, CVS says very little research has been undertaken...

    New magazine for vet practice waiting rooms

    The team behind The Veterinary Edge magazine has launched Pet&Vet, a new magazine for veterinary practice waiting rooms which is designed to educate owners about their pets and get them interested in the veterinary profession. Pet&Vet has the support...

    Record number of calls to VetLife Helpline in 2023

    Vetlife reports that its confidential helpline for vets, students, vet nurses and non-clinical staff, received a record 4,042 calls last year, a new record and a 15% increase on the year before. In addition to its Helpline service, Vetlife continued...

    CVS upskills over 300 of its vet nurses to carry out minor surgical procedures

    CVS reports that over 300 RVNs have now completed its recently launched Surgical Schedule 3 Course, designed for nurses looking to upskill and perform minor surgical tasks that were previously undertaken by vets. The course covers w ound management...

    College consults on new standards framework for veterinary nurse training

    The RCVS has launched a consultation on its standards framework for veterinary nurse training. The Standards Framework for Veterinary Nurse Education and Training sets out the professional values, skills and behaviours required of approved educational...

    RCVS posts answers to FAQs about prescribing, following 'Under Care' review

    The RCVS has collaborated with the VMD to answer the most frequently asked questions about prescribing, following the 'Under Care' review. Of particular note is the guidance that prescriptions should no longer be written in mg/kg, as it may lead to...

    New loan scheme to help clients with veterinary bills

    Animal Friends Pet Insurance has launched a new service through which vets can offer their clients a 0% interest-free loan to spread the cost of treatment over 3-10 months via a third party lender. The company has introduced this service after conducting...

    Langford Vets to hold third Vet Nurse Congress

    Langford Vets will be holding its third Vet Nurse Congress Day in Langford, near Bristol, on Monday 24th June 2024. The training will be delivered by the referral team and is open to all vet nurses, trainee vet nurses and animal care assistants, with...

    Dechra launches Pergocoat for equine Cushing's

    Dechra has launched Pergocoat, for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), aka equine Cushing’s disease. Pergocoat contains pergolide, a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist. It is available in 0.5mg (off-white) and 1mg (yellow...

    Research finds TTA offers good medium to long-term treatment for cruciate ligament failure

    New research led by RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics, Steve Butterworth at Weighbridge Referral Centre, Swansea has found that tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA)-Rapid offers a good medium to long-term treatment outcome for canine cranial...

    Survey reveals reasons older horses are retired

    A survey by the Gluck Equine Research Centre at the University of Kentucky and Spillers, published in the Equine Veterinary Journal 1 , has revealed the main reasons why horses are retired. The survey of 2717 horse owners, 56% of which were leisure...

    Vet nurses asked to submit questions to VN Council candidates

    The RCVS is once again asking veterinary nurses to submit questions to the candidates for this year's VN Council elections, in order to better understand their views on subjects important to the profession. Each candidate will produce a written reply...

    Ceva launches stress relief treat for cats

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Happy Snack by Feliway, a liquid snack designed to comfort cats in challenging and unsettling situations. Happy Snack is described as a light, delicious creamy snack which contains alpha-casozepine, a natural milk...

    CVS launches client care training hub for veterinary receptionists

    CVS has launched a new Client Care Training Hub, designed to enhance customer care skills among its receptionists and client-facing staff. The Client Care Hub, which is thought to be an industry-first, aims to provide CVS's 1,100 receptionists – and...

    HT Vista launches app for its cancer screening device

    HT Vista, which makes a device which uses thermal imaging and AI to screen dermal and subcutaneous masses in dogs, has developed a data collection app for use alongside the device. The app allows practices to submit results along with cytology and...

    200 vet nurses sign up for Vets Now programme

    Vets Now reports that its 'Enhancing the Nurse Role' training programme has finished the pilot stage and over 200 veterinary nurses have signed up for the training. The programme is designed to take advantage of the RCVS Under Care review changes...

    Vet Empowered Live coming to Manchester

    Vet Empowered, a provider of personal development and coaching services in the veterinary profession, will be hosting a live event designed to boost vet nurses' confidence, help navigate imposter syndrome and realign with their goals, on Sunday 24th...

    65% of owners say the dog's anxiety makes it difficult to visit the vet

    According to research conducted by Petplan, 65% of dog owners say they find visits to the vet difficult because of their dog's anxiety. 25% of owners said they have seen their dog running away on hearing the word 'vet' and 30% have actively avoided...

    IVC chief calls on government to expand the role of veterinary nurses.

    Duncan Phillips, CEO of IVC Evidensia UK and Ireland has called on the Government to overhaul veterinary regulation. Duncan makes three requests of the UK Government: The first is to make changes to encourage more overseas vets, and specifically...

    RCVS renewal fees to go up 6%

    The RCVS has announced that the annual renewal fee for veterinary nurses will increase by 6% in the autumn, subject to government approval. RCVS Council recommended the increase due to inflationary pressures and increased business costs. Dr Tshidi...

    Langford launches academy for vet nurses

    Langford Vets has launched the Langford Academy, offering bespoke CPD for vet nurses at referring practices throughout the South West. As part of the University of Bristol, Langford is the only referral hospital in the South West which has an educational...
  • CVS launches new career pathway for veterinary nurses

    CVS has launched a new career pathway for its vet nurses, with the aim of showing the opportunity for a lifelong career with the group, and where it could lead across its first opinion, referral and equine practices. The new pathway shows the opportunity...

    Zoetis adds AI urine sediment analysis to Vetscan Imagyst

    Zoetis UK has added AI urine sediment analysis to its diagnostics platform, Vetscan Imagyst. The company says the new addition leverages a combination of image recognition technology, algorithms, and cloud-based deep learning AI to enable accurate...