5 benefits of topping up your veterinary nursing qualification to degree level

If you’re a veterinary nurse who qualified via the diploma or foundation degree route, have you considered topping up your qualification to degree level? Beyond the parchment paper and ceremonial gowns, obtaining a degree comes with many benefits, from enhancing employability to fostering personal growth. Here, we’re looking at why topping up your veterinary nursing […]

RCVS launches Surveys of the Professions

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched its Surveys of the Professions, a significant and detailed study of the veterinary sector in the UK. The two surveys, for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses respectively, ask the professions a wide variety of questions, ranging from daily professional activities, to career goals, to levels of […]

Why Should You Become A Veterinary Nursing Lecturer?

Are you a registered veterinary nurse, vet or veterinary professional looking for a new challenge? Have you ever considered getting into teaching? We’re currently hiring for Veterinary Nursing Lecturers and we’d love to hear from you! Not sure if becoming a VN Lecturer is the right role for you? We’ve rounded up some of the […]

2024 RCVS and VN Councils election: call for nominations

The candidate nomination period for the 2024 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections has now opened, with veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses able to put forward applications to stand in their respective ballots. With elections to RCVS Council and VN Council due to take place next spring, veterinary […]

Student Veterinary Nursing Congress to launch in 2024

We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Student Veterinary Nursing Congress on Thursday 11 January 2024! New for 2024, this virtual event is exclusive to student veterinary nurses, and aims to provide valuable insights to help students gain more confidence in their role in practice, boost study skills, prepare for OSCEs, and gain further advice and […]

Get Ready for Rehab Congress 2024 – Tickets Now Available!

We’re thrilled to announce that ticket sales for Rehab Congress 2024 are officially open! This event promises to be an incredible gathering of professionals in the field of veterinary rehabilitation. Whether you’re a veterinary nurse or a member of the veterinary profession looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of different veterinary rehabilitation techniques and […]

International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity

This International Women’s Day, the theme is #EmbraceEquity, a campaign that aims to not only illustrate the differences between equity and equality but also to get people talking about why equal opportunities are not enough. As the International Women’s Day website states, “People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action”. […]

Head Nurse Congress Returns for 2023!

That’s right, Head Nurse Congress is back virtually for another year; this year’s event takes place on Thursday 4 May 2023 from 8:30am to 5pm and since we’re coming to you virtually, you can join from anywhere! What is Head Nurse Congress? Head Nurse Congress is an event solely focused on head veterinary nurses and […]

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week is back for another year! We started out this week at the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair and we got to talk to so many people about apprenticeships. To keep the conversation going, we thought we’d round up some key resources on apprenticeships and why they’re a great option for further education! What […]

Careers With Animals Day is back!

That’s right, Careers With Animals Day has returned for another year! Do you want to work with animals or perhaps want some guidance on the different training options in the veterinary and animal industries? Join us on Saturday 4 March for a whole host of talks from an amazing range of speakers including Cats Protection, […]