Vetruus has announced that twenty veterinary nurses have recently completed the Veterinary Dermatology Award, which the company delivers in conjunction with the British Small Animal Veterinary Association as part of the Nurse Merit Award Scheme.

The course, which comprises two days of theory and a practical day at Bristol University with course tutors Sue Paterson and Natalie Barnard, is designed to provide nurses with useful and practical dermatology knowledge that can broaden their skill base and extend the services of the practices they work for.

In addition to the study, each nurse was required to submit a case project.

Cathy Gurney, managing director at Vetruus said: "The course was fully booked, a testament to the quality of training on offer and the high regard in which a Veterinary Dermatology Award is held.

"I’m delighted that all the nurses passed. It is not an easy course but they worked hard under the expert guidance of Sue and Natalie."

As well as the Veterinary Dermatology Award, each nurse automatically qualifies to become a Vetruus Dermatology Nurse Advisor. Cathy added: "We are keen to support nurses and practices with both with formal training and informal tutorials, such Vetruus Bites online videos. We want Vetruus Dermatology Nurse Advisors to become a key part of patient care."

The course, which includes diagnostic techniques, practical sessions, allergies, ectoparasites, hormonal skin disease and Otitis Externa, will be run again in 2017. More information on course content, timings and financial support for attendees can be obtained from the Vetruus Territory Managers.

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