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Time’s almost up to nominate a colleague for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018
Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations deadline – 12 Jan! If someone in your practice has gone that one-step further to ensure the best care possible for the nation’s pets, why not nominate them for a Petplan Veterinary award. But, you’ll have to hurry, nominations close tomorrow! Why nominate? Nominating a member of your team for a […]
Time’s almost up to nominate a colleague for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018
Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations deadline – 12 Jan! If someone in your practice has gone that one-step further to ensure the best care possible for the nation’s pets, why not nominate them for a Petplan Veterinary award. But, you’ll have to hurry, nominations close tomorrow! Why nominate? Nominating a member of your team for a […]
TP Congress Early Bird Deadline Looms!
There’s still time to book for the Early Bird rate! Back in 2017 you would be forgiven for thinking you had plenty of time to book onto our forthcoming TP Congress. However, now that we are in 2018 this unique event is rapidly approaching. Taking place on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 March, TP Congress is set […]
PDSA Pet Welfare Survey – Have your say!
PDSA is urging veterinary nurses, vets and students across the UK to take part in their online survey, in regards to the wellbeing of the nation’s pets. Why’s it important? According to PDSA, ‘51% of UK households own a pet’ but how many of these pets are happy? Since launching the Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, […]
#Puglife aspirations prompting public to choose unhealthy breeds, say vets
Health worries for brachycephalic breeds Vets fear that the number of dogs needing invasive surgery to correct painful breed-related deformities will continue to soar as their clients choose to copy big brands and image-obsessed celebrities in their choice of dog breed. New statistics from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) show almost half of vets believe […]
BVA urges vets to join #BreedtoBreathe campaign
Social media influence causes increase in health concerns for brachycephalic breeds With around half of UK vets (49%) citing the high profile of brachycephalic breeds in social media and advertising as one of the main reasons that clients choose to get a brachycephalic pet, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging vets to join […]
#OneLifeLiveIt Changing careers can be a scary thing…
Do you look forward to going to work every day or does each morning leave you feeling more and more uninspired? The New Year sparks many of us into revaluating our lives; setting resolutions that aim to make our lives happier and more fulfilled. For some, the planned changes can be easily achieved such as […]
#onelifeliveit So you want to be a dog groomer?
If you love dogs, like practical hands-on working, have creative flair and are looking for flexible working opportunities – a career as a dog groomer could be for you! There are no doubts about it, dog grooming is physically hard work. Often dog groomers work alone, with many having their own business so having the […]
#onelifeliveit So you want to be a veterinary care assistant?
Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) are important members of today’s modern veterinary team… As a VCA you would work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital nursing care to small animal patients. Some of the tasks you would be involved with include: Exercising, grooming and feeding hospitalised animals (inpatients) Monitoring and providing supportive care to […]
#onelifeliveit Passionate about the environment around you?
If you are passionate about improving and conserving the environment around you, and are keen to learn more, gaining a nationally recognised qualification could be your ideal starting point! There are lots of opportunities for those looking to work or volunteer in the countryside, and most people who do this kind of work all share […]