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Veterinary nursing consultation reminder
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The consultation is due to close on November 30.
Time is running out to have your say on all aspects of veterinary nurse training

Nurses, veterinary surgeons, practice managers and others with an interest in the profession are being reminded to give their views in the Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Consultation 2014, which is due to close on November 30.

The examination board and awarding organisation is conducting a consultation on all aspects of veterinary nurse training, qualifications and employment to help ensure that graduating students have the knowledge, competence and day one skills necessary for a successful career in veterinary nursing.

CQ is seeking the view of everyone with an interest in veterinary nursing and in particular is asking for views on the following:

    ▪    Content of the veterinary nursing syllabus
    ▪    Standards of examinations and assessments
    ▪    Duration of training programmes
    ▪    Practical competencies and day one skills required by employers
    ▪    Training practice and placement location requirements
    ▪    The role of step up qualifications
    ▪    Routes of entry to veterinary nursing
    ▪    Advanced / postgraduate qualifications and further training options for veterinary nurses
    ▪    Pathways for existing non-qualified nursing assistants
    ▪    Accessibility of training
    ▪    Employability

The feedback from the consultation will be used to maintain the quality and standards of veterinary nurse training, as well as set the standard for CQ's postgraduate qualification.

For further information or to submit your views, write to VN Consultation, Central Qualifications, Elmtree Business Park Elmswell IP30 9HR, e-mail vnconsultation@cqual.org or visit www.cqual.org to download a consultation form. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.