Bicton College Veterinary Nursing

28/08/2026

🚨 New RECOVER Guidelines Are Here!

What should you do when a dog or cat has an emergency before you can reach the veterinary hospital?

The RECOVER First Aid Guidelines provide evidence- and consensus-based recommendations to help recognize emergencies and provide appropriate first aid when minutes matter.

From heatstroke and choking to burns, toxin ingestion, and severe bleeding, these guidelines give veterinary teams practical tools to help prepare the people caring for animals outside the hospital.

🔗 Explore the 2026 RECOVER First Aid Guidelines: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14764431/36/S1

What first aid situations do you encounter most often? Share your experience in the comments!

28/08/2026

The RCVS Academy offers free graduate courses to support veterinary professionals as they transition into their roles after qualifying.

‘RVN starting out’ focuses on the value of the RVN role, building your confidence, working effectively as part of a team and developing your professional career. You will develop the capabilities needed to become a competent, confident RVN and build a lifelong career.
‘VetGDP graduate induction’ provides you with an overview of the VetGDP. You will learn about the support you can expect from your VetGDP Adviser, the benefits of the VetGDP and how it will support your development in your first veterinary role.

All courses are free to access on the RCVS Academy. Log in with your MyRCVS details to start learning: academy.rcvs.org.uk.
For any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

30/07/2026

Huge congratulations again Alisha!! 💚

Please join us (again!) in congratulating Alisha, who has just passed her final nursing exams and is officially a qualified veterinary nurse.

Student Veterinary Nurses have two routes they can take to qualify. One is the university route, in which you study at uni and then are sent on placements to see practice. The other is the college route, in which you go to college one day a week and then work in practice for the rest.

The majority of our students take the college route. They study for 3 years, completing exams and assignments as they go. They also have a thorough nursing log to complete along the way, to demonstrate their competence. All whilst working (often full time). They are supported by a clinical coach (in our practice this is one of our registered nurses).

At the very end of all of this, they then have a professional discussion to pass and then they can (finally!) take their OSCE's (the final practical exam).

Alisha has absolutely smashed this last exam and we are very proud of her and her clinical coach Alex, who has supported her all the way.

She will soon be added to the register of veterinary nurses in the UK and will be able to use the post-nominals RVN.

Well done Alisha, we knew you could do it and cannot wait to see you in your greens!

30/07/2026

Huge Congratulations again to Alisha H, Holly D, Chelsea W & Louisa J on passing their OSCE exams last week!!
Amazing work guys!!!

30/07/2026

Training Officer & IQA for Vet Nursing 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️
Salary: £28,707.71 FTE, Pro-rata amount for 30 hours £23,275.20 (to increase upon additional assessor & IQA qualifications).
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Veterinary Surgeon who has a minimum of two years' relevant industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in supporting and developing Student Veterinary Nurses, with experience in a Clinical Coach role being highly desirable.

Benefits:
🐾Generous annual leave schemes – 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
🐾Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
🐾Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
🐾A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
🐾A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.

For more information and how to apply: jobs.cornwall.ac.uk
(direct link in comments).

30/07/2026

🐾 Veterinary Receptionist
Charter Vets | North Devon
Permanent Contract | 30 Hours per Week & 28.75 Hours per week

Do you have a passion for animals and exceptional customer service skills? Are you looking to join a friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same?

At Charter Vets, part of the CVS Group, we're dedicated to putting pets and their owners at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for two warm, organised, and enthusiastic Veterinary Receptionists to become the welcoming face of our busy and thriving practice.

📍 Location
Based primarily at our Roundswell and Mullacott sites, with flexibility to work across our North Devon practices when required.
⏰ Hours & Shift Pattern
30 hours per week

Monday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 1:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Alternate Saturdays: 1:30pm – 7:00pm
Alternate Sundays: 1:30pm – 7:00pm

⏰ Hours & Shift Pattern
28.75 hours per week

Monday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
Alternate Saturdays: 1:30pm - 7:00pm

🏥 About Charter Vets
Charter Vets is a well-established small animal practice serving the North Devon community across our three sites in Roundswell, Pilton, and Mullacott.

We are proud to deliver outstanding veterinary care alongside exceptional customer service. Our dedicated team provides a wide range of preventative healthcare, medical treatments, and surgical services, always putting patient welfare first.

Working across our sites allows us to offer excellent continuity of care, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where our colleagues can thrive and develop within the wider CVS network.

Learn more about us here: www.cvsvets.com/south-west/charter-veterinary-hospital
Charter Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7

🌟 The Role
As a Veterinary Receptionist, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive experience for our clients and their pets from the moment they walk through the door.
Key responsibilities include:

Welcoming clients and their pets with a friendly and professional approach
Managing appointments and diary scheduling
Handling telephone and email enquiries
Processing payments and maintaining accurate records
Supporting the veterinary and nursing teams with administrative tasks
Managing patient registrations and updating client information
Assisting with insurance claims and practice administration
Ensuring the reception area remains welcoming, organised, and professional at all times

🐶 About You
We're looking for someone who:

Has excellent communication and customer service skills
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Is organised, proactive, and able to multitask effectively
Demonstrates empathy and compassion when supporting clients and their pets
Works well as part of a team and independently when required
Is confident using computer systems and administrative processes
Has previous reception or customer-facing experience (veterinary or healthcare experience is advantageous but not essential)

💙 Why Join CVS?
At CVS, we understand that our people are at the heart of our success. In return for your dedication, you'll enjoy:

A supportive and friendly team environment
Opportunities for career development and training
Access to a wide range of CVS colleague benefits
Employee assistance and wellbeing support
Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of pets and their owners every day

Apply Today!
If you're enthusiastic about delivering exceptional client care and would love to be part of a passionate veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you. email [email protected]

Join Charter Vets and help us keep pets at the heart of everything we do. 🐾

28/07/2026

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join the Park Hill team; the closing date for which is 14.08.26. We wish all applicants the best of luck & thank you for your interest.

21/07/2026

Student spotlight…. Meg C💚
Meg qualified as an RVN following her studies at Bicton College Veterinary Nursing.

Keep up the great work Meg!!

🌟 – Meet Meg! 🌟

This week we're shining the spotlight on Meg! 🐾

Meg joined us in 2020, and her passion and dedication to animal care have been clear from day one. That commitment paid off when she qualified as a Veterinary Nurse last year – a fantastic achievement! 🎓💙

As if that wasn't impressive enough, Meg was also recognised nationally, winning the AMTRA Student of the Year Award 🏆👏

When she's not caring for animals at work, Meg is kept busy at home by her own furry companions, Miley 🐶 and Bubbles 🐈, who are never far from the action!

Congratulations on all your achievements, Meg, and thank you for everything you do for our patients, clients, and team. 🌟

🐾💙

19/07/2026

16/07/2026

Do you work with a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)? 📢

At BVNA, we're currently gathering feedback from VCAs to help us better understand their role and what support they would value in the future.

If you have a VCA colleague or team member, we'd really appreciate it if you could share this survey with them. The survey takes around 5–8 minutes to complete, and every response will help us build a better understanding of the VCA community.

👉 Find out more and complete the survey here; https://loom.ly/4Bcqwyo

Thank you for helping us reach as many VCAs as possible! 💚