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RCVS celebrates newly-qualified VNs

RCVS celebrates newly-qualified VNs

The event saw new veterinary nurses formally welcomed to the register. VN Day event held in person for the first...

Vetlife expands financial support service to veterinary nurses

Vetlife expands financial support service to veterinary nurses

Veterinary nurses are now eligible for full membership of Vetlife.     The BVNA has welcomed the development. Veterinary nurses...

Nominations open for Vet Nurse of the Year

Nominations open for Vet Nurse of the Year

Pet owners and veterinary practices are encouraged to submit their star veterinary nurses for consideration. Blue Cross begins annual search...

Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship opens for 2022

Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship opens for 2022

"Louise O’Dwyer was a friend of Improve International and we were honoured to have her share her expertise and talents"...

VN school ambassador scheme opens for applications

VN school ambassador scheme opens for applications

The VN Futures School Ambassadors Scheme aims to raise awareness of the veterinary nursing role. RVNs and final-year SVNs are...

Collaboration to empower VNs to challenge incivility

Collaboration to empower VNs to challenge incivility

"We recognise how important the mental health of veterinary nurses is, not just for their own wellbeing, but for the...

Online transfusion medicine course launched

Online transfusion medicine course launched

The course consists of eight modules deliverede across 15 months. Improve International and Pet Blood Bank UK are collaborating on...

RCVS vet nursing director wins BSAVA Award

RCVS vet nursing director wins BSAVA Award

Pictured: Julie Dugmore, recipient of the Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nursing Award 2022. Julie Dugmore celebrated for her commitment to...

Professions pay tribute to 'inspiring' veterinary nurse

Professions pay tribute to ‘inspiring’ veterinary nurse

Jean Turner RVN. The RCVS and BVNA have released statements following the passing of Jean Turner RVN. The RCVS and...

Report highlights wellbeing concerns of student VNs

Report highlights wellbeing concerns of student VNs

“We’re really pleased that so many people attended our Wellbeing Forum and engaged with the discussion sessions” – Lisa Quigley....