While we humans enjoy watching fireworks, they can be very stressful for unsuspecting pets. So, with bonfire night fast approaching, make sure to have fun responsibly by taking care of your pets to help them feel safe around fireworks. Top tips for dogs and cats Keep cats and dogs inside when fireworks are let off. […]
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Top tips to help your pets cope with bonfire night
Vet Times is looking for SVN writers!
Vet Times is looking for student veterinary nurses (SVNs) to submit articles to the student section of its website. They are looking for budding writers to provide content which is of interest to both current and prospective SVNs alike. This includes the experiences, successes and failures that come with studying veterinary nursing, extracurricular activites, and all […]
Black Friday for knowledge seekers: Get 30% off CPD courses!
No need to trudge around the shops or form orderly queues for this discount! Just book online on Friday 23 November 2018 and receive 30% off our CPD courses*. To take advantage of this offer, enter the code BLKFRI18 at the checkout for any booking made via our online booking system. This code can be used as many […]
Clinical Coach Congress 2019 open for registration!
We are delighted to announce that Clinical Coach Congress 2019, the UK’s largest conference dedicated solely to supporting clinical coaches and those involved in veterinary nurse training, is now open for registration! Running from 18-19 March 2019, this year’s congress is moving to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough. The […]
Selfie generation won’t adopt black cats because they don’t photograph well
Like us, you’ve probably heard the rumours and superstitions around black cats. But did you know these things are actually affecting adoption rates of black cats in rehoming centres? According to Cats Protection, black cats are the hardest to rehome across the UK and USA, but what are the leading factors behind this? Is it […]
*New!* Online Equine Clinical Coach Training
Calling all clinical coaches! We are delighted to announce that we now offer online Equine Clinical Coach Training. The course is designed for veterinary nurses or surgeons who will be acting as clinical coach for student veterinary nurses within equine practice. The course will be particularly helpful for those struggling to arrange to take time […]
*New!* Online Veterinary Medicines Short Courses!
We are delighted to announce that a selection of online short courses covering veterinary medicines have been added to our growing portfolio of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Perfect for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) and those working in veterinary practice, the new short courses cover lipid infusions, parasiticides and what pet owners need to know […]
BVA calls on vets to help tackle extreme conformation across all species
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has presented a set of guiding principles and recommendations to support the veterinary profession in tackling extreme conformations in companion and farm animal species. The position follows increasing concerns among the profession about breeding and conformation-related problems. In BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey last year, breeding and hereditary […]
Start your job search at our Animal Care Apprenticeship Recruitment Day!
Do you want to work with animals but are not sure how to get started? Or maybe you need some help finding an animal care apprenticeship or understanding what it is employers are looking for. If this sounds like you, then you’re in luck as The College of Animal Welfare are holding an Animal Care […]
World Food Day – 5 ways you can help tackle food poverty in the UK!
The UK may be the seventh richest country in the world, but rising living costs combined with stagnating wages is leaving many people struggling to afford food. Recent figures from the UK’s largest foodbank network, the Trussell Trust, show that demand for free emergency food parcels in the UK is rising each year. The problem […]