Hills Vet Nutrition are releasing three ‘secret’ webinars for veterinary nurses based on the success of their last sessions. The three webinars will involve client management and framework planning but beyond that no details are known.

As usual the webinars are all free, though spaces are limited. Registration is currently available by e-mailing jane_quail@hillspet.com or calling 01923 814454. Registration is open to all veterinary nurses, ANAs and trainees and will grant CPD/CVE to British and Irish nurses.

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You can receive a huge discount off registration for full access to SEVC 2011 in Barcelona. To receive the discount you must either be a current student or have graduated in 2010/11. Please read more for details.

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A new scheme is being introduced to help young veterinary graduates connect with other graduates across the UK. Vet Grad is an informal way for graduates to socialise and support one another. Moving to a completely new area into a stressful job with often unsocial hours can be crippling for some new graduates. If nothing else, this scheme should make the transition from student to practicising vet a little easier.

Vet Grad will be formally announced at the next BEVA Congress in September.

More information can be gleaned from the BEVA website.

Certain airlines have banned brachycelphalic breeds of dogs and cats that are more prone to stress induced breathing difficulties and exhaustion. Certain airlines already carry restrictions enforcing vet consent before animals can board, however bans on a number of breeds are becoming much more common due to the proportion of deaths on airlines.

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Students at Bitterroot Valley high school are getting a truly hands-on experience this summer, having performed surgeries and advanced procedures at Victor Hospital. These procedures include excising a large tumor and performing autopsies — not bad for an internship!

This is how internships are meant to be handled: hands-on, vital experience and rewarding for both staff and students. Have you been on internship, what did you get to do? Are you planning anything similar this summer? Let us know.

Click here for the full account, with stories from the students themselves.

Vetmedica are hosting two webinars for free in August. The webinars will be hosted by specialists Andy Durham and Catherine McGowan

The webinars will include interactive segments and the option to ask speakers questions and have them answered during the webinar — this is perfect for students. If you can’t make it don’t worry: the webinars will be freely available for a short time after they are broadcast.

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You can receive a huge discount off registration for full access to SEVC 2011 in Barcelona. To receive the discount you must either be a current student or have graduated in 2010/11. Please read more for details.

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Academics at veterinary schools in the EU are improving collaboration in the veterinary community through social media. The Network of Veterinary ICT in Education (NOVICE) is designed to link vets together be they established practice owners or students — to educate and share information on free to use message boards, blogs and wikis.

Read more for the full details on this exciting free service.

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Increasing antibiotic use in swine has led to significant resistance. NSAIDs present an alternative method of treatment that could prevent continued antibiotic overuse. A webinar by Dr. Frane Riven on July 4th 20:30 BST will cover issues around the administration and benefits of NSAIDs. Apply completely free at: http://thewebinarvet.com/alstoepig/

Chances are small that you missed the fact that this year, 2011 we celebrate that 250 years ago in 1761, Claude Bourgelat was granted permission by the French King to found the first veterinary education in Lyon France. This initiative was very much initiated because of the terrible consequences of the “Rinderpest” cattle disease. The... more »