February 2, 2018
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Nearly 300 veterinary nurses have found themselves removed from the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses for non-payment of their annual renewal fee on 1 January 2018. It is important to remember it is technically illegal for veterinary nurses to practice … Continue reading
January 25, 2018
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The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP to ban the use of electric shock collars in Scotland. The announcement follows a series of consultations, culminating in … Continue reading
January 11, 2018
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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 … Continue reading
January 9, 2018
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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’ … Continue reading
January 4, 2018
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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 … Continue reading
November 28, 2017
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We are delighted to announce that Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA), is back from 19-20 May 2018! Returning to the wonderful Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire, this year’s congress includes lectures on staff … Continue reading
November 27, 2017
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The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes: For dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart condition that results in inefficient pumping of the blood, in Schnauzers, For juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) in Rhodesian Ridgebacks A list of laboratories … Continue reading