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Reviewing the emotional climates of student veterinary nurses completing industry placements

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Background: Student veterinary nurses (SVNs) are required to complete industry placements as part of their training. Veterinary nurse education helps prepare students theoretically and practically. This study examines how SVNs, from two cohorts of a foundation degree course in veterinary nursing from one education provider, felt during their industrial placement year and whether the preparatory support was sufficient during their time in veterinary practice. Aim: There is little reporting of...

Do ‘CARE’ labelled canine patients get a lower standard of nursing care?

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Aggressive patients are labelled as ‘CARE’ within their clinical history and the quality of nursing care they receive may be compromised because of...

Are professionals receiving sufficient training in ‘feline friendly’ techniques?

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Recognising stress in feline patients is imperative in promoting patient welfare and ensuring a safe experience for both the patient and veterinary...

Leptospira spp. and Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in Tonga: a pilot study

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Dogs are common in Tonga and exist in a close relationship with humans, both as free-ranging pets and guard dogs for domestic properties. Little is...

Dog owners’ awareness and use of dental homecare

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Periodontal disease is prevalent in dogs in the UK, and has many negative consequences for the health and welfare of the affected individual. Despite...

Burnout, compassion fatigue and moral distress in veterinary professionals

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Veterinary professionals are becoming increasingly exposed to, and concerned about, burnout, compassion fatigue and moral distress. Work-related...

Soil contamination with Toxocara spp. eggs in public parks in the Midlands

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Background: Soil contamination in public parks with Toxocara spp. eggs increases the risk of infection to both humans and animals.Aim: In this study,...

Veterinary nurse skill utilisation in small animal practice

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Aim: Confidence levels can be affected in individuals that do not clearly understand a job role; be it the employee, those that delegate to them or...

Efficacy of automated hand sanitiser dispensers in a teaching hospital

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Background: Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are routinely used in healthcare establishments worldwide to reduce infection transmission. The volume of...

The art of delegation: integration of the veterinary nursing assistant into New Zealand veterinary practice

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Background: In 2016 veterinary nursing assistants (VNAs) were introduced as an additional tier to New Zealand veterinary practice. Aim: This study...

Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout during a pandemic

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Background: Work-related mental health issues in New Zealand are increasing yearly and impact on how employees are able to cope with day-to-day...

The role of social media in promoting organised dog fighting

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Background: Organised dog fighting is a criminal activity in most developed countries. However, despite this, its occurrence continues. As with many...

Does body condition scoring portray an accurate representation of a horse's condition when compared to other morphological techniques?

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Background: The assessment of a horse's condition is generally carried out using body condition scoring, cresty neck scoring or weigh...

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