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RCVS publishes updated set of standards for how VNs are educated and trained
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published an updated set of standards that detail the professional values, knowledge, skills and behaviours that need to be met by those responsible for training student veterinary nurses (SVNs). ...
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Labrador sheds almost a quarter of his bodyweight
While many of us have struggled to keep the weight off during lockdown, seven-year old Bobby the Labrador has shed almost a quarter of his body weight, helped by charity Our Special Friends.
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PetMedix monoclonal antibodies outperform benchmarks in canine study
Successful performance of first-ever fully canine antibodies in dog trial paves the way for next-generation technology to meet therapeutic needs in fast-growing pet health market.
PetMedix™, a research and development stage biopharmaceutical... -
Have your say on the future of how the RCVS assesses the quality of veterinary degree programmes
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has recently [16 July 2021] launched a six-week consultation on a proposed new set of standards and methodology to be used when accrediting UK and international veterinary degrees, and is encouraging members...
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New dermatologist joins expert team at anderson moores
Leading veterinary referral centre Anderson Moores has launched a full-time dermatology service after expanding its expert team.
Hilary O’Dair, an RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal dermatology, has joined the Linnaeus-owned... -
MMI launches a new programme of webinars examining mental and physical health issues affecting veterinary professionals
The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is launching a new series of webinars, which examine some of the mental and physical health and wellbeing issues that can affect veterinary professionals. Each of these sessions is delivered by people who have...
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RCVS initiative announces new innovation workshop for testing and validating ideas
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) ViVet innovation initiative has announced a series of free-to-attend 90-minute innovation training sessions.
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VMG offers a Year’s Free Membership to Veterinary Graduates
The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) is to offer the 2021 cohort of veterinary and veterinary nursing graduates a year’s free membership, giving them access to a wide range of non-clinical resources, including a new series of ‘first year...
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Warning to dog owners over adder bite danger
Agria Pet Insurance and The Kennel Club have joined forces to warn of the dangers to dogs from adder bites this summer. According to claims handled by Agria Pet Insurance, April to September is the most common time for dogs to be bitten by the UK’s...
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Linnaeus pilot initiatives further bolster internship programme
Linnaeus has launched a number of pilot initiatives within seven of its UK-wide internship programmes in a bid to provide a major boost to the next generation of veterinary specialists.
The group, which has 182 sites across the country,...
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Other vets like me will have been invited to attend MSD’s online webinar on emerging infectious diseases in companion animals...19-04-2021, 01:50 PM -
I did something new last week....I got involved in the first ever Official Veterinary Surgeon online conference as a delegate....05-10-2020, 10:32 AM -
Haven’t a clue?
Any parent reading this will know that young children always get sick at the worst possible times… like when you’re...30-03-2020, 12:05 PM -
We, as SQPs, are at the forefront in educating owners on preventative healthcare; after all, it should be part of every pet’s life, but...01-07-2019, 01:39 PM -
Throughout my career, some of the most memorable highlights have involved making the smallest of changes; but ones that have had considerable...20-06-2019, 03:57 PM
