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RCVS welcomes new veterinary nurses to the profession
RCVS president Amanda Boag.

Inaugural RCVS Veterinary Nurses Day held at London Zoo

Some 200 newly-registered veterinary nurses turned out to collect their scrolls at the inaugural RCVS Veterinary Nurses Day.

Held at ZSL London Zoo, the event was also attended by 16 veterinary nurses that had completed their Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (DipAVN).

This is the first time the RCVS has formalised its admission ceremony and the nurses, together with their friends and family, were able to spend part of the day exploring the zoo's grounds.

VN Council chair Rachael Marshall, who led the newly-qualified VNs through their declarations, said: “It is my great pleasure and honour to welcome you all here today, celebrating your achievements and taking your declarations to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses, for those of you who are new to our profession.

“The title of veterinary nurse is one to be very proud of. As veterinary nurses you are a vital part of the veterinary team, working alongside your colleagues to ensure the health and welfare of your patients, and supporting clients in what can sometimes be very difficult and emotional decisions.”

RCVS president Amanda Boag, who presented each new veterinary nurse with their scroll, added: “It is a huge privilege to stand here before you and be allowed to share in your day.

"This is a great day for your profession as we are welcoming new enthusiastic, caring veterinary nurses to a profession which I am incredibly proud to work in; a profession that makes a difference to animals, their owners and society, day in and day out. You should all be very proud of your achievements.”

The day culminated in a ceremony for Jan Stevenson, who was celebrating her long service award as a veterinary nurse for 45 years. Jan qualified as a Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliary (or RANA) in 1973, having trained in a mixed practice in Northampton.

The day also celebrated the achievements of Brenda Slade, who is now retiring after 47 years in the profession. Brenda trained and qualified as a RANA at the Putney RSPCA Hospital and moved from there to a mixed practice in Torquay. Brenda joined Priory Veterianry Practice in 1994 where she has worked ever since.

The RCVS hosts two admissions ceremonies each year, the next of which will take place in May and October 2019.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.