Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 16th March 2015
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Nurses asked to help promote the profession
vet nurse
"Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month will give RVNs the opportunity to demonstrate to their clients exactly what it is they do for their pets".
The work of RVNs will be celebrated in the UK this May

Veterinary nurses are being asked to help promote the profession by getting involved in the BVNA's annual Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month in May.

Each year from May 1 to 31, practices and colleges celebrate the role of the veterinary nurse to raise awareness among members of the public, whilst taking the opportunity to promote responsible pet care.

RVN Sarah Wyatt, who is a BVNA Council member and part of the committee organising the awareness month, said: "Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month will give RVNs the opportunity to demonstrate to their clients exactly what it is they do for their pets and why RVN’s are so important within practice."

BVNA is urging nurses to get creative this year and promote their role in practice with eye catching displays, open days and uploading photos and posts on their practice's social media pages.

Practices can also take part in this year's competition, which is divided into three categories:
  • Best display ‘Showing the role of the veterinary nurse'
  • Best community event ‘Promoting awareness of the veterinary nurse to the general public’
  • Best careers event ‘Promoting a career in veterinary nursing'

Visit the BVNA's website to register for a free promotional display pack and to enter the competition.

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

News Story 1
 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

Click here for more...
News Shorts
UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.