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Nominations open for Vet Nurse of the Year
Pet owners and veterinary practices are encouraged to submit their star veterinary nurses for consideration.
Blue Cross begins annual search for star vet nurse.

Blue Cross has opened nominations for its 'Veterinary Nurse of the Year' award 2022.

The charity asks pet owners and veterinary practices to nominate an incredible veterinary nurse for the award, which recognises a veterinary nurse who not only cares for sick and injured pets, but also goes the extra mile to encourage responsible pet ownership and improve pet welfare in the community.

Chief operating officer at Blue Cross, Kelly Grellier, said: “Blue Cross is proud to offer this reward in appreciation of the commitment of vet nurses across the UK who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our pets, other animals and their owners. 

“We are looking for vet nurses who really go that extra mile to support pet owners in their communities who have a significant impact in improving the nation’s animal welfare.”

The award will be presented at the British Veterinary Nursing Association's (BVNA) annual congress, taking place in Shropshire from 7 – 9 October 2022. 

Nominations can be made on the Blue Cross website, and the deadline for nominations is Wednesday 31 August 2022. 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."