VetNI

Veterinary Northern Ireland

CRGV – “Alabama Rot”

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VETS!!! BE AWARE . . .
A case of Alabama Rot has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland. This is a devastating disease so your dog-owning clients may well be concerned. Please be ready to advise them of symptoms. Though the syndrome is not fully understood, an environmental link may be implicated therefore possible preventative measures such as rinsing dogs after a muddy/woodland walk may be helpful. Alabama Rot is still thankfully very rare and prompt action, ideally before renal symptoms occur, improves the chances of a successful outcome therefore be vigilant for any unexplained cuts/skin lesions, particularly on the legs and lower body.

NIVA & AVSPNI Joint Autumn Cardiology Meeting – A great success!

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With such highly sought after speakers as Adrian Boswood and Dan Brockman, how could it be anything but a success! A good turnout of vets from all over Northern Ireland came along to hear the two presentations. They also had the opportunity to take part in some practical human CPR training on the day too.

This event also saw the AVSPNI charity draw come to a close with Michael Woodside from Clare Vets winning the HeartSine defibrillator which was very kindly donated by HeartSine. All funds have been raised in aid of Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke and the Freeman Heart and Lung Transplant Association.

AVSPNI & NIVA would like to thank the principle sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim as well as CEVA and IMV who also supported this event.

VSSCO Educational Bursary

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Applications invited for this £2000 Educational Bursary open to N.I. Veterinary Practitioners to further expertise in any field of clinical veterinary science. The award was founded by the Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company in 1982 to encourage practitioners to further their expertise in a chosen discipline or project.
Applications must be submitted by 15th November.
Full rules can be found HERE and an application form can be found HERE.

Vet Support NI – Here for you!

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Did you know . . .?

Vet Support Northern Ireland supporters can come to your practice/place of work and deliver hints and tips on stress management to your team. 

A visit can be booked by contacting info@vetsupportni.co.uk  and can be scheduled for a time to suit yourselves but it’s a beneficial topic for a spot of lunchtime learning for the whole team.

What we do…As this is a voluntary support network it is outside the capabilities of the volunteers to provide an emergency service and we encourage everyone to be continually aware of the availability of Vetlife a charity who provides a 24/7 phone and email helpline.

Visit our amazing trade hall at AVSPNI Spring Conference!

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Thanks to our conference Partner Idexx and other conference sponsors we will have one of our best trade halls to date. comprising of premium sponsors such as VSSCo, Boehringer, Petplan, Royal Canin, Summit, Norbrook, Avacta, Vets Now, VESCO, Woodley and MSD and many more exhibitors.

Book your place at conference today (Early bird still available for AVSPNI members) and avail of great speakers, great trade hall and great venue!

Spring Conference Brochure can be found HERE An online registration form ideal for individual registrations can be found HEREA PDF (print and post) registration form, suitable for easily registering more than one vet/nurse at a time can be found HERE.  You can always photograph/scan it and e-mail it back to us if you have several vets/nurses to register and are running short on time!

Special Early Bird Rate for AVSPNI Members only!

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Due to the amazing support from our friends in the Trade, led by Conference Partner Idexx we are able to offer all current AVSPNI members the early bird rates right up to mid-day on 29th April.  All bookings after that date will be subject to full (non-early-bird) rates and the £25 walk in supplement.

The online form (link below) is the quickest way of ensuring that you don’t miss out. 12.5 CVE/CPD credits from £125 for a recent graduate; from £180 for all other vets and nurses from £100.AVSPNI Spring Companion Animal Conference for vets and vet nurses. Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th May

Rory Breathnach, Poppy Bristow, Laura Cole, Claire Defries . . .to name but a few of our excellent speakersSpring Conference Brochure can be found HERE An online registration form ideal for individual registrations can be found HEREA PDF (print and post) registration form, suitable for easily registering more than one vet/nurse at a time can be found HERE.  You can always photograph/scan it and e-mail it back to us if you have several vets/nurses to register and are running short on time!

Scopes –Don’t forget to bring your sick endoscopes to our Scope clinic!  Exhibitors VESCO can help you assess/fix the problems.