Larry and Freya are the prestigious cats gracing the grounds of Downing Street. Owned by Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne, the mischievous pair have recently made the headlines after a picture of them fighting was posted on Twitter. Downing Street has denied the rumours of a feud with the PM’s spokeswoman insisting […]
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Downing Street’s Feline Friends at War
Signing off Evidence That’s Hard to Come Across in Practice
Finding suitable cases to sign off evidence for your NPL may prove difficult in practice. However, there are some alternative solutions to help overcome these problems. Firstly, if you are struggling to obtain a particular case/skill, where applicable, you can carry out a simulation based on a relevant OSCE task. This can then be referenced […]
Wanted – Small Animal Formularies!
Does your practice have any Small Animal Formularies that are out-of-date and going spare? We would be very grateful for any copies that could be donated to our libraries to help our students, thank you!
BVNA Appoints New President
Louisa Baker RVN, head nurse for Priors Leaze Veterinary Clinic in West Sussex, was elected President of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday 7th October at the BVNA Congress in Telford, Shropshire. Delighted at being elected as President, Louisa said: “It is an honour to become […]
Vets in Practice – Jacqui Molyneux
As the current President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Jacqui Molyneux has 31 years of experience in the veterinary profession. Jacqui has always had the dream of becoming a vet and after graduating from the University of Bristol in 1981, her dream became a reality. Jacqui started her career in a small […]
New study shows saddle slip may be early indicator of lameness
A new study has identified a significant link between hind limb lameness and saddle slip, showing consistent saddle slip in some horses with hind limb lameness, even when the lameness is fairly subtle and difficult to detect. The aim of the study was to find out more about the interrelationships between the horse, saddle and […]
Happy 10th Anniversary to the RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council!
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Veterinary Nurses Council (VNC) will mark its tenth anniversary on 9 October 2012. Since its inception, the VNC has worked in the interest of animals and the public by guiding and supporting veterinary nursing in becoming a profession that is recognised and accountable within the veterinary team. “The VNC […]
Waiting for your NPL Log-In? Follow our Guidance on NPL Evidence Collection
Whilst you are waiting for your NPL log-in, it is advised to keep a written or electronic record of all skills that have been demonstrated, demonstrated back and are being practiced with dates, case references etc. Once you gain access to your NPL you will be able to use the next available case to open […]
Vet Nurse Drives Away From BVNA Congress a Winner
For one lucky vet nurse, this year’s BVNA congress was particularly memorable, courtesy of Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Una Conway, RVN at Parklands Veterinary Group, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, was the proud winner of a brand new Smart Car, claiming the top prize in the 2012 Drive Nutrition Competition. The Drive Nutrition Competition encouraged nurses to […]
Share Your Views on Fireworks
With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Wood Green, The Animals Charity would like to hear your views about the use of fireworks. To answer their short survey please click here and then share it with your friends and family.