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Dog inspector vacancy opens in Norfolk
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"We're calling all canines with a taste for the good life to get in touch."
Humans need not apply

A tourist information centre in North Norfolk is advertising for a new recruit - but only canines may apply!

North Norfolk sweeps the board annually at The Kennel Club's 'Be Dog Friendly' awards. Now, as part of Visit North Norfolk's drive to take its dog-friendly credentials more seriously, the team are on the hunt for a dog inspector of the four-legged variety.

In October, Visit North Norfolk will officially launch the area as 'Dogs' Own' County,' with a host of treats for dogs on the agenda.

It will also be creating a dog-friendly certification scheme, whereby businesses wanting an official dog-friendly rating will need to pass the inspection criteria.

To make this judgement call, the team at Visit North Norfolk felt that a dog would be best qualified. Lucy Downing explains:

"Be it a B&B, hotel, visitor attrition or shop, the only way we're going to be able to test whether they really welcome dogs, rather than just saying they do, is by having a dog check them out. So we're calling all canines with a taste for the good life to get in touch."

The team are looking for a pooch with a friendly temperament, plenty of patience and a nose for detail.

The successful applicant will get their very own desk in the office, a year's supply of dog biscuits and a section on the Visit North Norfolk website.

To apply for the role, doggy applicants should send their CV and a personal statement to info@visitnorthnorfolk.com by August 31, 2015. 

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.