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Consultation Underway for Veterinary Nursing Assistants
Deadline approaching for consultation on new Veterinary Nursing Assistant apprenticeship.

Veterinary practices across the UK have until 30th September 2011 to participate in a Lantra-organised consultation on proposals for a new Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for support and auxiliary staff in veterinary practice.

Practices can take part in the online survey to have their say in deciding whether there is sufficient evidence showing the need for the development of the Apprenticeship framework.

Veterinary Professionals can also participate and provide feedback at the Lantra stand during this year's BVA Congress on 23-24 September. If it is decided there is a need for further development of the Apprenticeship Framework, the draft can be reviewed online during October and at the BVNA Congress on 7-9 October.

Lantra's work with the animal health and welfare industries is lead by RVN Lisa Jarvis. She will be working alongside Jo-Anne Bryant, Lantra's Apprenticeship Manager, to support this consultation and liaise with the industry to make sure the framework is designed to best support the needs of veterinary practices.

Of the consultation, Jarvis said: "We need practices to get involved ad provide guidance and feedback to guarantee that all staff working in a practice have the opportunity to undergo appropriate training, including the fundamental skills needed by employers."

She added: "We need your support and expertise to shape the Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Setting."

To take part in the consultation, click here. 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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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