🏥 We're continuing our spotlight on #WhatVNsDo during Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month #VNAM2024
Bethany, Arte & Anna explain why they enjoy working at the RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital and what a typical day looks like
➡️ Find out more at: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-vet/general-practice
📅 At the RVC we employ over 200 registered veterinary nurses providing progression to a diverse range of career opportunities
Throughout May we'll be spotlighting the vital work they do in caring for our pets as part of #VNAM2024
➡️ Find out more at: https://rvc.uk.com/what-vns-do
This year's theme for #WorldVeterinaryDay is 'Veterinarians are Essential Health Workers'
Hear from some of the team at RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital in London on the diversity of their roles, what's different about working there and the opportunities available #RVCForAll
💜 As 2023 comes to a close here are just a few of our favourite moments from another successful year.
We're incredibly proud that we've continued to bring together talented people to evolve, innovate and improve the world around us #RVCForAll
🎆 Here are 5 top tips from from Dr Hannah Matson, Emergency & Critical Care Resident based at the RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals on keeping #pets safe and happy this #BonfireNight #PetsandFireworks #vetadvice
🌃 Night at the Vet College @ThePhySoc
📅 Wed 22nd Nov 4pm-9pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🚸 Designed for 12+ years + (under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult)
An opportunity to learn more about the science behind the RVC and explore our Camden Campus as part of #PhysiologyWeek. See our innovative research, join in with practical activities in our labs and visit our interactive stands and mini lectures.
➡️ Secure your place at: http://rvc.uk.com/NATVC
🎥 Set your alarms for 7:40am tomorrow to see our amazing RVC Blood Donor team in action.
They will feature on BBC Newsround on CBBC showing how our cat and dog superheroes provide blood needed for many emergency treatments, post-surgery recovery and chronic condition management. It shows specialist equipment donated by Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust. More than 700 blood transfusions are conducted annually for RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals . Our pet blood donors help to save animal lives every day
🐕🐈 Want to know if your cat or dog could become a RVC Blood Donor? Live within easy reach of Potters Bar?
👉 https://rvc.uk.com/pet-blood-donor-socials
#petblooddonor #catblooddonor #dogblooddonor
We're celebrating #WorldVeterinaryDay This year's theme is about promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.
We are proud our hospital provides vital practical learning for future veterinary professionals - so we thought we'd share some student stories on how RVC scholarships have changed their lives.
The RVC is an inclusive community welcoming people from all backgrounds. #RVCForAll
RVC Pandemic Pals Promo.mp4
Calling all UK dog-owning families ... can you help us with our new research project?
🐕 Did you get a puppy (aged under 16 weeks) anytime between January 2019 and December 2021? (private purchase than obtaining a rescue dog)
👨👦👦Are you a parent/caregiver of a child/children aged 8-17 years old?
We are exploring how dog ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted children’s mental health and wellbeing
💻Survey takes 10-15 minutes
https://rvc.uk.com/pandemic-dog-pals-2023
ℹ️ https://rvc.uk.com/pandemic-pals-project-2023
Popular Pooches Stage 1 Launch v2.mp4
🐩 Did you acquire a puppy after January 2019? 🗺️ Do you live in the UK?
Is it one of the following breeds?
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Poodle breed cross)
• Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel/Poodle breed cross)
• Cocker Spaniel
• Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever/Poodle breed cross)
• Labrador Retriever
• Miniature/Standard/Toy Poodle
Our researchers need your help to investigate different aspects of early lives of 'popular pooches'
💻 RVC Online survey: https://rvc.uk.com/popular-pooch-survey
ℹ️ Project details: https://rvc.uk.com/popular-pooches-study-project
🌡️ With the rest of summer ahead of us - and the Met Office warning that we may still get exceptionally hot days - there's an ongoing need to keep an eye out for our pet's wellbeing in hot weather.
🐕 RVC VetCompass has handy information about different stages and signs of canine heat-related illness - and data about which breeds are most vulnerable
ℹ️ Dog owners' info: https://rvc.uk.com/heat
➡️ Veterinary professionals' clinical grading tool and information on flat-faced breeds' risk profiles: https://rvc.uk.com/canine-heat-illness-grading-tool
🐕🦺 Do you have a puppy that was born in 2021?
📋 Our new #PandemicPuppies - Next Generation online survey investigates the ongoing impact of #COVID19 on decision-making and puppy buying. Please share with other puppy owners!
➡️ http://www.rvc.uk.com/Puppy2021-survey
🐈 As part of #petdiabetesmonth - we want to shine a light on #felinediabetes. The most common clinical signs for diabetes in cats are an increase in drinking and/or urination, weight loss, lack of energy, vomiting.
❓ Does your cat have diabetes mellitus? Would you help us with our latest research study?
➡️ Sign up here : https://rvc.uk.com/feline-diabetes-diet-research
🐶 Findings from the RVC 'Pandemic Puppies' research surveys have just been released in the 'Animals' - an international scientific journal. RVC researchers compared motivation and behaviour of people buying puppies during COVID-19 restrictions compared to same period in 2019. Over 1 in 10 so called 'Pandemic Puppy' owners had not considered purchasing a puppy before the pandemic, and 2 in 5 felt their decision to purchase a puppy had been influenced by the pandemic.
🎦 Check out the video for more facts and figures PLUS top tips for puppy buying
👉 https://rvc.uk.com/pandemic-puppy-findings-stage1
1️⃣1️⃣ Christmas #ThreatsForPets
🧸 TOYS
A dog might take an interest in a toy long after a child has discarded it and found something else to do
Small parts can be swallowed and cause intestinal blockages and larger toys may be chewed up and lead to the same problem, as well as mouth lacerations
Keep an eye on where children leave new toys and put them out of reach from pets
Puppies and younger dogs are far more prone to eat first and ask questions later, even if it is not food
1️⃣0️⃣ Christmas #ThreatsForPets
🌿 OTHER PLANTS
Some plants brought into the house at Christmas time, including holly, ivy and mistletoe, can be toxic to pets and lead to vomiting
If you do have them around the house it is best to keep them out of reach
3️⃣ Christmas #ThreatsForPets
🌰 NUTS
With nut consumption peaking at Christmas times, there are associated risks for pets
The nuts and shells can be a choking hazard and can also cause intestinal problems
Macadamia nuts present an additional risk to dogs as ingestion has been associated with vomiting and weakness
2️⃣ Christmas #ThreatsForPets
🎅 CHRISTMAS PUDDING, CAKE AND MINCE PIES
Raisins, sultanas and grapes are key ingredients to many favourite Christmas treats and these can also be deadly if eaten by dogs
Sultanas, raisins, and grapes can cause acute kidney injury, which can lead to kidney failure, if eaten by our four legged friends
As well as Christmas puddings, fruitcakes and mince pies, panettones and trifles are a Christmas-time canine risk
