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CQ DipEVN available at Plumpton College

Plumpton College is now enrolling students for the CQ Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing (DipEVN) for academic year 2013/14.

Founded in 1926 and originally an agricultural college, Plumpton College provides a range of courses in animal care, including the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (small animal), the Foundation Veterinary Nursing Degree and now the Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing.


The DipEVN is a Level 3 qualification specially designed to prepare and support those who wish to pursue a career as an equine veterinary nurse. Key units of study include supporting operating theatre practice, principles of equine neonatal care and practical peri-operative veterinary nursing support for horses.


Students undertaking the DipEVN at Plumpton College will benefit from the fully equipped on-site equine unit and bespoke purpose-built veterinary practice.


“We are looking forward to welcoming our first cohort of Equine Veterinary Nurse students” commented Dr Jenny Watkins, Head of Department for Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing at Plumpton College.


“Our new purpose built equine nursing facilities will allow us to train equine student VNs to the highest standard and our REQVN lecturers will be able to provide first hand industry experience and knowledge.


“We are looking forward to building new relationships with many equine practices in the South East region and beyond. Providing training for equine nurses will benefit practices by promoting the value of employing qualified EQVN staff who will complement their professional team”.


For more information visit the Plumpton College website or the CQ website.

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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.