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SEVC Offers Opportunities for VNs
Organisers of the Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC) say it will offer UK vet nurses a unique perspective on the latest thinking in their profession at an international level. 

Featuring lectures from leading veterinary nurses both from Spain and the UK and with delegates drawn from around the world, the event will also provide an opportunity for vet nurses in all areas of small animal practice to share experiences, gain hands-on practical experience and learn about emerging treatments in other countries.

The SEVC’s International Nursing programme has been developed by Lead Chair Sol Indurain, a Spanish veterinary nurse who qualified in the UK 18 years ago and who was Regional Coordinator for the BVNA in East Anglia in 2009.  A past lecturer at the College of Animal Welfare, Sol now lectures part-time on Animal Science at Otley College in East Anglia and works as a locum nurse at, amongst other places, an ophthalmic referral centre in Cambridge.  She will lecture on barrier nursing and the ophthalmic surgical patient at the SEVC.

Commenting on programme, Sol Indurain said:  “Across Europe we’re seeing an opening up of veterinary nursing training and, through projects such as the Pan European Practical Assessment System for Veterinary Nurses, there’s also a greater emphasis on sharing knowledge and best practice across countries. The SEVC provides a great opportunity for UK vet nurses to learn more about nursing in other countries, to build contacts and to find out more about the range of international projects available for them to get involved in.”

The SEVC will take place in Barcelona between 30 September and 3 October 2010 with all lectures given in English and Spanish. Further information can be found here

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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.