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New DNA testing scheme for Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, following consultation with the breed health coordinator on behalf of the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The popularity of the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla has been slowly increasing over the past decade […]
New NPL guidance documents for clinical coaches
A quick reminder to all CAW clinical coaches… please make sure you familiarise yourself with the two Nursing Progress Log (NPL) guidance documents which were uploaded to the clinical coach area of the VLE a few weeks ago. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised NPL skills and also makes […]
TP Congress 2017 is a massive hit with delegates!
TP Congress 2017, our annual event dedicated exclusively to clinical coaches in veterinary practice, was a massive hit! We saw over 100 attendees come together to explore the latest topics and news on veterinary nurse training. Due to the fantastic feedback received about last year’s venue, TP Congress returned to the beautiful Whittlebury Hall Hotel […]
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date A survey conducted by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revealed that two in five (44%) vets cannot reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect microchipping dabase information. This comes one year after the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in England, Scotland […]
National Living Wage and Minimum Wage Increases
Please be aware increases to the National Living Wage and minimum wages have now come into effect. The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. The current rates, as of April 2017, are as follows… Age 25 or over: £7.50 21-24: £7.05 18-20: £5.60 Under 18: £4.05 Apprentice: […]
National Pet Month: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals…
National Pet Month 2017: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals… According to a new poll released by the Veterinary Animal Welfare Coalition for National Pet Month, recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals. […]
EJCAP spring issue now available to view online
The spring issue of the European Journal of Companion Animal Practice (EJCAP) is available to view online. Published four times a year by the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), the journal is accessible to veterinary practitioners, students and nurses in Europe and beyond. This issue focuses on companion animal rehabilitation as well as interactive […]
5% annual renewal fee rise for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses
Annual renewal fees for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses will increase by 5% for 2017-2018. The increase follows a six-year renewal fee freeze for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, which have remained at £299 (for UK-practising vets) and £61 respectively. This increase will change the renewal fees for the registration categories as follows: UK-practicing vets: […]
Remember to vote in the RCVS and VN Councils elections!
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is encouraging veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to, not only, vote, in this year’s RCVS and VN Councils elections, but to vote online. The elections will feature both a new voting platform and regular personalised email reminders from Electorial Reform Services (ERS) Ltd which will make it easier […]
RCVS launches new CPD pilot
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) hosted two continuing professional development (CPD) pilot days on 28 February and 1 March 2017, training volunteers to trial a proposed new outcomes-based system of measuring and recording learning and development. This trial is the result of a six-week consultation held by the College in June 2016, asking […]