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New Nurse Qualifications
Veterinary nurses looking to develop their skills and career opportunities can now achieve a range of fully accredited qualifications – thanks to a new series of Nurses Certificate training programmes.

From February 2010, Improve International will be offering six, eight-module courses for veterinary nurses which are accredited by The European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and lead to a Certificate qualification in each field of study.

These programmes offer a unique opportunity to learn new procedures and practices, veterinary nurses will have the chance to communicate their newly acquired skills in their practices right from the first session.

Nurses can choose from five interactive clinical courses; Anaesthesia, Behaviour, Dentistry, Laboratory Techniques and Practical Techniques. The courses will help increase confidence in vital areas of veterinary nursing and are ideal for nurses who may wish to establish their own ‘in-practice’ services. Key practical sessions will also enable delegates to practice techniques in a relaxed environment. In addition, a Business Development course is on offer which guides delegates through the different aspects of marketing and management within a forward-thinking veterinary practice.

Nick Fowler, General Manager of Improve International, says: ‘One of the best things to invest in is yourself and your career.  Each of these six courses for veterinary nurses will not only increase job satisfaction and boost enthusiasm, but they are an achievable way to gain a European-level qualification which will allow nurses to return to their practices with clear business benefits.’

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.