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A New Era For Veterinary Nursing

With veterinary nursing now entering its fifty-first year, a new era for VN education and training has begun.

Central Qualifications, the first independent awarding body to offer a veterinary nursing qualification, has announced its commitment to making training more practically orientated and accessible for veterinary practices.

The introduction of the Central Skills log as an alternative to the NPL brings a number of key advantages for students, clinical coaches and tutors.

In addition to the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing ( DipVN), Central qualification has also announced three new nursing qualifications:
  • The Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing ( DipEVN )
  • The Diploma in Animal Nursing ( DipAN )
  • The Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants ( DipVNA )

The team at CQ have utilised their combined veterinary and nursing expertise of over 150 years to ensure that the qualifications are designed to reflect the current needs of veterinary practices.

With further developments under way this is truly a New Era for Veterinary Nursing.

Veterinary practices, Centres and colleges can find out more by contacting Denise Burke at Central Qualifications.

enquiries@cqual.org
01359 245316
www.cqual.org

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.