'Engagement area' for veterinary nurses at Crufts
A range of lectures and resources for those working, or aspiring to work, in the veterinary nursing profession, will be available at Crufts 2014.
Hosted by the BVNA, the veterinary nurse engagement area will be held in the career zone, offering a range of lectures including "What can you learn from health and safety in a veterinary practice?", which will be presented by Alison Clarke, veterinary nurse and BVNA Congress steward co-ordinator.
Advice, resources and education will also be made available by the BVNA, for the benefit of veterinary nurses, as well as those already working in the field.
In addition, dog legislation officer for the Association of Chief Police Officers, Keith Evans, will provide a unique insight into canine legislation - a vital subject for those working with dogs.
Dog behaviourists and trainers can also look forward to lectures on setting up a gun dog training class, dog evolution and clicker training.
Working with the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme (KCAI), veterinary nurses and surgeons from Purina PRO PLAN will form part of an expert panel, offering one-to-one nutritional advice to canine professionals.
This year's Crufts is set to take place from March 6 to 9 at the NEC in Birmingham. To register for the KCAI career zone, complete the booking form here.
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.
