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It has long been known that pets are great company and have been ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries. However, increasingly pets can help people of all ages with health problems. For example, recently an autistic child was helped with his communication skills by having a pet dog. It boosted his confidence and provided him with […]
Congratulations to Karen Hibell, Edinburgh Centre Manager at The College of Animal Welfare, for being nominated in the CQ Veterinary Nursing Educator Awards 2017; awards that recognise individuals who make a significant contribution to the education and training of veterinary nurses. All the nominations are currently being reviewed and the winner will be announced shortly; […]
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. – Joseph Addison When was the last time you read a good book? If you’d rather be doing something else, you’re not alone – many people struggle to find the time to read, or find more comfort in television and film; but if you’re […]
We have joined forces with the Veterinary Practice Managers Association (VPMA) this summer, to help those working in a veterinary practice undertake an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification and save up to £800! Our special offer not only means you could save £100s off your course fees but that you will also receive a […]
VN Times has joined forces with the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to offer one student veterinary nurse (SVN) a bursary to help fund their qualification. Worth £500, the bursary is available to any student, regardless of route to qualifying; the only condition being applicants must be engaged in VN training at the time of […]
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is looking for horse owners and vets to get involved in a new study into pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). PPID, also known as Cushing’s syndrome, is the most common hormonal disorder in older horses and ponies in the UK. In order to better target the study to answer questions around PPID […]
Join rabbit enthusiast, Claire Speight RVN C&G Cert VNES, on Friday 30 June at Leeds and find out how you can best care for rabbits in the veterinary practice environment, as well as providing clear accurate information to owners to enhance the welfare of rabbits. Claire holds the City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing of Exotic […]
Why is meditation important? We have all heard that meditation reduces stress however it is now being recommended by doctors that it can help improve creativity, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even addiction. So how do we meditate? First, find a comfortable place where you can sit without distractions for at least […]
Assuming the distance between your home and work is not too great, there are a multitude of reasons you should consider walking or cycling to work! Here are just a few: Improve your fitness Walking and cycling are great forms of cardiovascular exercise, particularly if you go fast enough to raise your heart rate and […]
Mental health problems are incredibly common. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week have experienced a common mental health problem. Just as people are not defined by their physical injuries and disabilities, mental illness is not a character flaw and is not a sign of personal weakness. Defining people by their […]