Vet Nurse Courses

Understanding the emotional motivations behind unwanted behaviours in dogs is the key to being able to treat the problem in an effective manner. In the past, some of the difficult behavioural problems encountered in general practice, like dog bites and separation-related distress, have been...

This is a four-part learning series with Rachel Perry on dentistry for veterinary nurses. This learning series looks at the nurse's role in small animal dentistry and how to bring this important subject to the forefront in practice. It covers periodontal disease, oral and dental examination, as...

Many pet owners are often unaware of the drug licensing legislation within veterinary medicine and have all too many times ‘popped in’ to grab that POM-VPS that their pet has run out of two days ago. But where does that leave the frontline team? Are receptionists and nurses able to pass over...

Following surgery, appropriate physiotherapeutic intervention and appropriate rehabilitation techniques can greatly enhance outcomes in recovery and return to function. This learning series with Amanda Morgan looks at the immediate post surgical care and early rehabilitation of canine and feline...

Emergency cases can be stressful, especially in a busy first opinion practice where it is difficult to deal with cases that often require intensive nursing and treatment. This course of eight videos with Elizabeth Bradley-Covey will present an overview of the common emergencies encountered in...

Strategies to limit parasitic disease rely on a combination of practical control measures and preventative treatments. A risk based approach to the use of preventative products is vital to safeguard animal and human health, while ensuring over treatment does not take place and it allows bespoke...

RVNs deal with different types of laboratory samples every day in practice, and it is essential that they are trained in sample collection, handling and quality analysis to prevent degradation of the sample and laboratory error which can lead to inaccurate or delayed diagnosis and...

Exotic species are being more frequently presented to veterinary practices, with the expectations of owners increasingly high. As such, it is as equally important for veterinary nurses, as well as veterinary surgeons to keep up to date with the most recent developments in the understanding of...

Surgical nursing and the theatre environment can often be daunting, but with knowledge of effective protocols you can provide gold standard care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative period. In this learning series with Jessica Gilby, a range of topics is explored to achieve a...

Nutrition can be easily overlooked when formulating treatment plans for our patients, with the focus often being on pharmacological intervention and other supportive care measures, but it can and should play a fundamental role in the management of most medical conditions, whether it is to support...