I started working at Rossdales Equine Hospital in 2003 and qualified as an Equine Veterinary Nurse in 2007. In 2010 I took a sabbatical to work at Scone Equine Hospital, Australia, during their foaling season. I enjoy teaching so in 2015 I decided to move to a university hospital so that I could continue to be an equine nurse but teach as well. I spent some time at the Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire before moving to Scotland to work at Weipers Centre Equine Hospital at the University

My name is George Hunt and I work at Pool House Equine Clinic in Staffordshire. I qualified as a small animal RVN in 1998 and then as an Equine RVN IN 2014. When I am not at work I am busy looking after my two young children. I also ride regularly and am keen on equine behaviour. During my training as a small animal nurse I worked in a busy mixed practice and was one of the few nurses who were happy to go out on large animal calls!! It was during this time that I developed an interest in equine

Redwings the charity is a provider of everyday care for over 1,500 horses and donkeys across our UK centres, including five Visitor Centres. In addition we have around 500 horses out on loan in private homes. Equine Veterinary Nurse South of Norwich Permanent full time position 40 hours per week over 5 days to include 1:4 weekend cover (7.30 am – 16.00 pm) Must have availability for night cover on a rota basis Salary £19,572.80 with an additional on call premium A unique opportunity has aris

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) COVID-19 Taskforce has introduced further measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and its associated restrictions, on veterinary students. Last month, prior to the ‘lockdown’ phase being announced by the UK Government, the RCVS decided to reduce the number of weeks of extra-mural studies (EMS) that final year veterinary students are required to complete their veterinary degree to 30 weeks. This was in light of the difficulties

In light of the enhanced precautions on social distancing we must take as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed the enforcement of specific provisions of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) to allow veterinary surgeons to delegate the retail supply of veterinary medicines to internet retailers or wholesale dealers for home delivery to the end user. This decision has immediate effect and will initially last until 30 April

David Mountford, BEVA's CEO, provides the latest update on what BEVA have been doing to support equine vets and practices. NB at 3.35 David incorrectly says that the CVO and the Minister "approved" the TBA guidance. In fact the CVO and Minster were consulted over guidance and reviewed it without raising any objections to its publication.