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Read the reviewer reports

With veterinary journals publishing enthusiastic reports regarding the new VN Diploma, many well-known veterinary nurses and industry leaders have been eager to add their support.

Having extensively reviewed the DipVN, glowing comments came thick and fast from influential nurses, lecturers and authors.

A number of evaluations has been created, which includes an equivalence report and the profile and testimonials of external reviewers.

One of the reviewers, Joy Venturi Rose MSc BA Ed (Hons) RVN Hon LMBVNA, has considerable experience of veterinary nursing and teaching. Amongst other achievements, she has been an equivalence officer and external examiner for the RCVS.

After reviewing the Diploma, Joy Venturi Rose stated:

"Helpful cross referencing of indicative content enables educators to easily highlight areas of commonality across the syllabus and aids clarification on what students need to know.

This new qualification should complement the existing provision for veterinary nurse training."

Joy's report concludes with a letter of recommendation to the VN Council chairman.

To read the full report, please click here.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk