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Bursary offered for holistic approach
Vet nurses can apply to further animal behaviour career

Vétoquinol is offering a £2,000 bursary to a veterinary nurse keen to apply a more holistic approach to their work and practice.

The bursary is available for any course with the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE), including its diploma programme in Companion Animal Behaviour and its training and certificate in Canine Veterinary Training.

Helen Walker, product manager at Vétoquinol, said: "Veterinary nurses hold a vital position in vet practices and this bursary is intended to help nurses extend their knowledge and further their career in animal behaviour."

She explained that encouraging veterinary nurses to undertake training in animal behaviour can "significantly" benefit both the individual and their practice.

According to the company, such training can bring increased income, safer pet handing for staff, client loyalty and more relaxed handling of animals.

The company Vétoquinol is dedicated to improving animal health using its expertise in the veterinary medicine field, including anti-infectives, anti-inflammatories, anti-parasitics and complementary feeds.

Veterinary nurses who wish to apply must fill in an application form explaining their reasons for furthering their career in animal behaviour and what they hope to achieve upon completion of the course.

To apply for the bursary, contact 01280 825492 to request an application form.

Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2013.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.