Veterinary nursing

New National Occupational Standards for veterinary nurses and auxiliary staff are now available to use. Find out more...

Have you completed the BVNA/SPVS 2010 wages survey yet?  The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) & The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) are currently undertaking a comprehensive wages survey and are very keen for everyone in practice to complete the survey as this will enable them to generate a fair report on salaries currently being paid throughout the UK.  You can either download the survey via the BVNA website www.bvna.org.uk or email bvna@bvna.co.uk to request a copy. The results of the survey will be available in autumn 2010.

Work experience - what's your experience? If you are an employer in the  veterinary nursing industry we want to hear from you. Take part in our short online survey. View more....

All veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and VN students are to be invited to take part in an RCVS survey of their profession and, for the first time, these surveys will measure mental wellbeing at a population level.  Click on the survey below:

• www.employmentresearch.co.uk/vn2010.htm (VNs)

• www.employmentresearch.co.uk/vs2010.htm (Vets)

WikiQuiz, a free online question and answer tool which enables vets and veterinary students to test their knowledge – is now online thanks to £4,770 of funding from the RCVS Trust.  Veterinary surgeons, students and nurses can apply for a free log-in to WikiVet at www.WikiVet.net.