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    Animalcare offers free Oralade waiting room posters

    Animalcare has published two free waiting room posters with hydration charts for cats and dogs. The posters are designed to educate clients about what their pet should be drinking on a daily basis, according to their weight. The company has also...
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    Virbac launches antimicrobial-free treatment for canine otitis externa

    Virbac has launched Cortotic, a corticosteroid-only treatment for the clinical signs associated with canine otitis externa, without an antimicrobial. Cortotic contains hydrocortisone aceponate (HCA), a diester glucocorticosteroid to reduce inflammation...
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    Blood donor cats don't need intravenous fluid therapy

    A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has concluded that intravenous fluid therapy may be unnecessary for cats that have given blood. This, say the authors, could lead to shorter hospitalisation time and less stress for donor cats...
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    RCVS seeks vet nurse to help with CPD engagement

    The RCVS is looking for a vet nurse to join a new engagement group tasked with raising awareness of the importance of CPD for vets and nurses. The group will also be supporting members in how to reflect on their CPD as a way of consolidating learning...
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    CVS launches Nursing Hub

    CVS has launched a Nursing Hub designed to help its RVNs and students to develop their skills and progress their careers. The hub has been launched after research conducted by the company found that the most common reason for nurses resigning was career...
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    RCVS survey reveals impact of disability and illness on vet nurses

    The RCVS and British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support (BVCIS) have published the results of a survey which reveal the scale of chronic illness and disability in the veterinary profession. All veterinary surgeons, nurses and students over the age...
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    Retired Plymouth vet removed from Register after allegations of inappropriate care

    Retired Plymouth-based vet Edmund Shillabeer has had his application to be removed from the Register approved by the RCVS, and will therefore not have to face multiple charges that he failed to provide adequate care for his patients in 2021. Mr Shillabeer...
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    Last chance for early bird registration for BVNA Congress

    Early bird discounted registration for this year's BVNA Congress ends on 31st July The annual three-day event takes place between Friday 11 th – Sunday 13 th October 2024 at the Telford International Centre. This year’s theme is ‘Progression’ to...
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    BVA says vets and nurses must become the trusted voice about pet food

    The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the profession to support pet owners in choosing a healthy, sustainable diet for their cats and dogs. The association says that its research has found that 94% of companion animal vets say they...
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    Dechra buys biotech company

    Dechra has announced its acquisition of a Invetx, a biotech company. Invetx specialises in developing protein-based therapeutics for chronic conditions in companion animals, with a focus on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Dechra says these therapies...
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    Lite Ltd rated 'Outstanding' RVN training provider by Ofsted

    Lite Ltd has been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted after inspectors visited the RVN training provider and graded all aspects of its provision. A team of three Ofsted inspectors carried out a four-day inspection, reporting that: Leaders have a clear...
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    Dechra launches amlodipine product for feline hypertension

    Dechra has launched Lodisure, a 1mg chicken-flavoured amlodipine tablet for the treatment of feline hypertension. Available in packs of 56 (4 x 14 tablet blister packs), Lodisure tablets are divisible for accurate dosing. The recommended starting...
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    HeartVets becomes first referral practice to become an Employee Owned Trust

    HeartVets, the UK’s largest cardiology referral practice has become an Employee Owned Trust (EOT). The practice, which has nine clinicians (including three RCVS Recognised Specialists), eleven RVNs, two human-trained cardiac physiologists and a dedicated...
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    CVS embarks on new study to throw light on colitis in adult horses

    CVS is embarking on a new study to investigate and document the clinical and clinicopathological features, treatments and outcomes of colitis in UK adult horses. A team of researchers led by Tim Mair, CVS Equine Veterinary Director and Specialist in...
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    Vets and nurses start strike action at South Wales practice

    Staff at South Wales-based, VetPartners-owned Valley Vets have gone on strike for two weeks after pay negotiations broke down earlier in the year and 94% of British Veterinary Union members at the group voted in favour of industrial action. VetPartners...
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    Self compassion webinar for vet nurses

    The RCVS is hosting a free one-hour webinar about self-compassion, presented by Mind Matters research grant recipient Dr Katherine Wakelin, Clinical Psychologist, and Sarah Corthorne, trainee Clinical Psychologist, at 7:00pm on Tuesday 3rd September...
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    New reproduction resource for vet nurses

    Following the publication of the new WSAVA Guidelines for the Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats earlier this year, Virbac (maker of Suprelorin) has produced a range of learning content on the subject. The content covers the main points in the...
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    Practising veterinary nurses wanted for mental health project

    Researchers from Leeds Becket University who are researching how mental health education is integrated into the curriculum of student veterinary nurses are now looking for practising veterinary nurses to take part in an interview. The project is being...
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    New RCVS President to focus on regulation

    In her inaugural address as RCVS President for 2024-25, Linda Belton said she wants to focus on the core remit of the RCVS as a regulator, and the importance of good regulation for public trust and keeping pace in areas such as artificial intelligence...
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    Webinars to help veterinary women with their finances

    Veterinary Woman and VetYou are to host a series of free, one-hour online discussions to help women in the profession with their finances, the first at 7:30pm on 30th July. Each ' Facing Up To Finances' discussion will include tips from a financial...
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    Dechra to host otitis externa webinar

    Dechra is hosting a one-hour canine otitis externa webinar at 7:00pm on Wednesday 31st July to share practical tips on otitis externa, how to choose the right treatments and the latest guidelines for using antibiotics responsibly. The ‘Ear essentials...
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    CVS discovers what makes vet practice reception staff hang up their boots

    CVS has published a study 1 which has identified the main factors that are predictive of resignations by support staff team members, including receptionists, patient care advisors and other support staff in companion animal practice. For the study...
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    Practical sessions for equine nurses at BEVA Congress

    BEVA is introducing hands-on sessions for veterinary nurses at this year’s Congress (11-14 September 2024, the ACC in Liverpool). The nursing stream will run all day on Friday 13 September and not only will there be a dedicated lecture and workshop...
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    Majority of vets given grief over CMA investigation

    VetHelpDirect.com has conducted a survey of 380 vets which found that 54% have received verbal abuse referencing the Competitions and Markets Authority report. 15.3% said they had received written abuse and 13.4% had received online abuse. One in...
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    TVM becomes Dômes Pharma

    TVM UK, the maker of veterinary medicines, hygiene products and supplements, has changed its name to that of its parent company, Dômes Pharma. Jonathan Hill (UK Country Manager) said: “I’m delighted to announce that TVM UK is changing its name to Dômes...