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New Nurse Qualifications
Veterinary nurses looking to develop their skills and career opportunities can now achieve a range of fully accredited qualifications – thanks to a new series of Nurses Certificate training programmes.

From February 2010, Improve International will be offering six, eight-module courses for veterinary nurses which are accredited by The European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and lead to a Certificate qualification in each field of study.

These programmes offer a unique opportunity to learn new procedures and practices, veterinary nurses will have the chance to communicate their newly acquired skills in their practices right from the first session.

Nurses can choose from five interactive clinical courses; Anaesthesia, Behaviour, Dentistry, Laboratory Techniques and Practical Techniques. The courses will help increase confidence in vital areas of veterinary nursing and are ideal for nurses who may wish to establish their own ‘in-practice’ services. Key practical sessions will also enable delegates to practice techniques in a relaxed environment. In addition, a Business Development course is on offer which guides delegates through the different aspects of marketing and management within a forward-thinking veterinary practice.

Nick Fowler, General Manager of Improve International, says: ‘One of the best things to invest in is yourself and your career.  Each of these six courses for veterinary nurses will not only increase job satisfaction and boost enthusiasm, but they are an achievable way to gain a European-level qualification which will allow nurses to return to their practices with clear business benefits.’

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.