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Nominations open for Vet Nurse of the Year
Pet owners and veterinary practices are encouraged to submit their star veterinary nurses for consideration.
Blue Cross begins annual search for star vet nurse.

Blue Cross has opened nominations for its 'Veterinary Nurse of the Year' award 2022.

The charity asks pet owners and veterinary practices to nominate an incredible veterinary nurse for the award, which recognises a veterinary nurse who not only cares for sick and injured pets, but also goes the extra mile to encourage responsible pet ownership and improve pet welfare in the community.

Chief operating officer at Blue Cross, Kelly Grellier, said: “Blue Cross is proud to offer this reward in appreciation of the commitment of vet nurses across the UK who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our pets, other animals and their owners. 

“We are looking for vet nurses who really go that extra mile to support pet owners in their communities who have a significant impact in improving the nation’s animal welfare.”

The award will be presented at the British Veterinary Nursing Association's (BVNA) annual congress, taking place in Shropshire from 7 – 9 October 2022. 

Nominations can be made on the Blue Cross website, and the deadline for nominations is Wednesday 31 August 2022. 

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk