Your Voice, Your Choice, Your association! It’s the time of year when the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are looking for nominations for council members, and this year they are seeking nominations for not only full RVN BVNA members, but Student Members too! There are 2 student council member seats on offer for the right […]
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Student Members Wanted on BVNA Council!
NPL Disruptions Resolved
Clinical coaches and students may have experienced a few technical issues with the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this morning. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have confirmed that they have been in contact with SkillWise who have now resolved the problem and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
UK Veterinary Surgeons to use Courtesy ‘Doctor’ Title
Veterinary surgeons in the UK have been given permission to use the courtesy title ‘Doctor’, following a decision made by the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The decision follows a consultation, to which 11,202 responses were received, where 81% were in favour of the change, 13% against, and 6% did not mind […]
Highways Agency to identify pets and contact owners after road deaths
Pets killed on roads will have to be collected, identified and their owners notified by the Highways Agency, the Transport Minister John Hayes said. Jude Devine, of Sheffield, inspired the campaign after being told her poodle had died – four months after his body was found on the M62. As part of Treasury austerity measures, […]
BVA welcomes Scottish Government’s introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Scottish Branch welcome the announcement from Richard Lochhead, Rural Affairs Secretary, that compulsory microchipping for all dogs will be introduced in Scotland from April 2016. BVA and its Scottish Branch have consistently supported compulsory microchipping and are pleased that the Scottish Government has introduced a clear timetable following […]
New Head Nurse Congress Set to Help Nurses Lead the Way
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a brand new event for 2015 – the Head Nurse Congress on 16 and 17 May. Aimed at current and aspiring head nurses, this new two day congress – believed to the first of its kind – is set to provide valuable CPD that is truly […]
New Head Nurse Congress Set to Help Nurses Lead the Way
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a brand new event for 2015 – the Head Nurse Congress on 16 and 17 May. Aimed at current and aspiring head nurses, this new two day congress – believed to the first of its kind – is set to provide valuable CPD that is truly […]
February RCVS Veterinary Nursing Theory Exam Results Released Early
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has informed us that the results of the February RCVS Veterinary Nursing Theory Exams have now been processed and will be sent out to candidates by first class post today (Weds 4 March 2015). If you do not receive your examination results letter by Wednesday 11 March, please […]
VN Council election 2015: quiz the candidates
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have announced the candidates standing in the Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections this year, and is inviting veterinary nurses to put their questions to them directly. There are three veterinary nurses standing in this year’s VN Council elections, including one existing VN Council member eligible for re-election. They are: […]
Yellow Dog’s free ribbons to keep pets, owners and public safe
A not-for-profit pet organisation is campaigning for greater public awareness when it comes to giving canines the space they need. Organised by NarpsUK, Yellow Dog UK aims to promote the use of free yellow ribbons in order to help keep pets, owners and members of the public safe and stress free. According to the Pet […]