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The Travelling Veterinary Nurse

Thursday, february 25, 2021, world spay day - 2021,  world spay day 2021.

Usually, a lot of us veterinary travellers would be raising awareness of this day from somewhere abroad, but in the weird time that we are in, it's a day to reflect from home on the sheer importance of neutering and trap neuter release projects. It's a day to realise just how effective and necessary these missions are, especially now, a year later when we are noticing a real change and drastic increase of numbers of stray dogs and cats abroad.

Why is neutering important?

What is happening now?

Around the world, places that have not recieved volunteer help in the past year are already seeing the effects of a lack of neutering projects. Charities and rescues are full to the brim with stray dogs and cats, numbers of strays on the streets has risen dramatically, there are puppy and kitten 'booms' and an increase in the devastating spread of diseases like calicivirus and panleukopenia which end the lives of kittens at young ages. 

It is heart-breaking as a volunteer to see a lot of the hard work from so many of us be set back due to a year of not being able to help. But we must remember that this won't be forever, and that as soon as we can, we can get back on track!

All of the places I have volunteered in the past, which I assume is the same around the globe at the moment, are working their hardest to try and do as much neutering as they can but it's sometimes impossible - a big factor is time. A lot of the charities (if they are lucky enough to have a full time vet) will have their vet doing checks, treating medical inpatients, treating patients for injuries or wounds, and treating emergency admits to the rescue, as well as doing a lot of organising for rehoming, vaccinating, and basically anything and everything that keeps a rescue running - the list is endless!

This day should highlight the heroes that are doing everything they can to keep the mission alive and help keep these animals and the people in their communities safe!

What can i do to help.

If you are a member of the public, consider donating to a charity which supports TNR (Trap Neuter Release). You could either donate money, or perhaps a bag of dog or cat food, or even consider a bake sale or another fundraising event.

If you are a veterinary surgeon, or veterinary nurse or technician, depending on where in the world you are and if travel is possible at the moment, consider contacting a charity abroad and seeing if you can volunteer for them. And if you aren't able to travel at the moment, consider planning a trip for when it becomes possible! 

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and when the ban on international travel is lifted, charities will be crying out for help around the globe. If you can lend a hand, even for just a week, it would mean the world to not only the people working at the rescues full time, but the animals in their care and on the streets and the local communities. 

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Veterinary volunteering organisations and charities, in this post, myself and a few other travelling veterinary nurses have comprised a list of organisations and charities for volunteer vets and veterinary nurses.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Why you should try solo travelling - even if it's just once, some things i get a lot - from friends, family, colleagues, strangers even, 'aren't you scared' o r , ' you're really brave' or, 'i couldn't do that '  , when i just want to shout from the rooftops, 'it's not that scary, i'm really not that brave, and you can definitely do it if you want to'.

The Travelling Vet Nurse

Travelling to you, for your pets needs

Hi there, I’m Lauren the Travelling Vet Nurse!

Having been a Veterinary Nurse for more than 10 years in various clinics around Western Australia, the Travelling Vet Nurse was born when my Husband and I decided to uplift our young family from our home in Geraldton and travel around Australia for six months in our caravan.

My experience ranges from being a receptionist on the front desk, to aiding my vet in  emergency surgeries as a Head Nurse. I thrive in seeing my patients improve, whether it’s from an emergency situation, a weight-loss program or just simply growing up in life.

I cannot wait to meet a whole bunch of new pets as we travel around our beautiful country!

A big thank you from naughty Jaina. I can never get her ear drops in properly and she gets really wriggly. Lauren came over and taught me a different way of distracting Jaina whilst doing the drops and I can do it on my own now! Much appreciated!

Thank you Lauren, for your recent visit for Ponyo. Ponyo hates going to the vet, so being able to have you come to my home to give her tablets was a huge help.

Thank you!!

Ponyo Loves Lauren!

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My first passion is travelling, closely followed by my passion for animals.

These two work harmoniously together when pursuing a career abroad. I am a qualified veterinary nurse with an advanced certificate in emergency medicine and critical care. I completed my initial training in the UK and since qualifying have worked in Thailand , Australia , Kuwait, India and now South Africa. Enjoy your job and you’ll never work another day… follow me to find out how!

Know the requirements to get hired

• A level 3 diploma in Veterinary Nursing (UK qualification).

This course takes 2-4 years and can either be full-time with placements or in an apprenticeship style. The qualification is also run at degree level, as either a foundation degree or a bachelor of science at various universities across the UK. The course is challenging and requires written exams, practical exams and a portfolio to be completed.

The training is no walk in the park - it is intense yet rewarding and door-opening.

A similar degree can be obtained around the world but as I studied in the UK, that's where my expertise lies.

As a veterinary nurse who has benefited immensely from using the profession to travel, I feel it is my duty to show to the world how much this specialty has to offer in regards to globetrotting and wanderlust hunting!

We’re not a regular travel blog; we’re a collection of women living around the world, all with different backgrounds, jobs, desires, & nationalities. What do we have in common? A passion for life abroad. Each article is written from the 1st-hand perspective of a woman who has actually done or experienced what she writes about. Learn more about the author by clicking her bio pic at the start or end of each article.

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‍ How to obtain a job abroad

1. use recruitment websites.

Where there are animals, there are clinics. Where there are clinics there is a need for professional, trained veterinary staff. This means that veterinary nursing can take you as far as you want to wander. Not qualified as a vet but you are a nurse? Check out how to become a travel nurse and take your job all around the world.

Everyone has access to the web these days, which makes the world a much smaller and more accessible place.  There are numerous recruitment sites like Vetlink , Vet Record , Vet Nurse Recruitment and my personal favourite, Kookuburra .

I found both my jobs in Thailand and Australia from this nifty gem of a recruitment website. It even arranges jobs simply by the areas of the globe you wish to visit. It ranges from charity placements to paid positions, locum to long term.

2. Schedule a video interview

Interviewing for these positions couldn’t be easier; Skype and Whatsapp video calls mean you can be in a boardroom whilst simultaneously sitting on your own sofa.

If you're specifically for jobs in Australia, by applying for the Work and Holiday visa , you'll become eligible to work and live in Australia for at least 1 year. Other working holiday visas are available for New Zealand and Japan.

‍ 3. Discuss your pay & benefits

All a gypsy heart longs for is a job they love, which accommodates for travelling, and that allows you to travel for longer on low funds.

Things to expect:

• You should not need to pay to work on a project
• You generally will have accommodation included in your package. Maybe it'll be more of a hut than the Hilton but nonetheless as it can provide a roof for a backpacker and eliminate hostel fees, it’s a win!
• It's common to receive a competitive expatriate package which includes accommodation, transport, health insurance, visa and of course flights . These packages really reduce monthly outgoings, which will in turn allow finances to be spent on what you actually want, meaning more trips.

Being based for a contracted period in an exotic spot can be of great benefit. Flights to spots that were once inaccessible due to long duration and painful costs have now become weekend getaways.

Differences working abroad as vet nurse vs. working in your home country

Veterinary nursing is a vocation that is commonly overlooked. Nurses are a crucial part of the veterinary team, their jobs include caring for patients, practice management and completing diagnostics. Nurses abroad are few and far between, which makes the UK, USA and Australian qualifications extremely desired.

Working abroad can differ hugely from working within the comfort of your motherland. Different species and diseases make for a more diverse and exciting caseload, which in turn improves job satisfaction.  The veterinary profession differs hugely depending on the region, with diversity in cases, facilities, diseases and species.

Immersing yourself within the culture of your new abode is my favourite part of working abroad. Commonly the majority of staff employed will be locals, meaning you are exposed to much more of the local customs, such as language and lunchroom antics.

People sometimes worry that travel or working abroad may affect career progression, however when travelling with a profession it only accelerates your career. Travelling and gaining experience abroad is something most employers will seek, as it means the candidate has more life experience, greater maturity and an outgoing nature.

To be such a well-rounded member of staff is highly beneficial to a future employer.

Day in the life of a traveling Veterinary Nurse

No day is ever the same for a nomadic vet nurse. Commonly you will be based in the clinic focusing on anesthesia for routine procedures or complex fractures, but of course the medical cases abroad can be extremely complex, with many tropical diseases prevalent in Asia. Depending on how well equipped the clinic is, you may be performing blood transfusions on an animal with a tick-borne disease, or chemotherapy for a transmissible venereal tumor case.

South Africa is where I am based at the moment, which is home to some big pussy cats and some other majestic creatures. Commonly the veterinary team will be asked to assist with a game capture, which involves sedating an animal to either be moved to a more secure location, for administration of medication or for a general health check. The vet nurse plays a crucial role in this procedure, preparing the sedation and monitoring vital signs to determine depth of anesthesia. Hard life isn’t it just!

I couldn't image a better career choice. I urge those of you with a heart for travel and animals to consider a degree in Veterinary Nursing.

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Travel Nursing With Pets: The Complete Guide

When my husband and I first started throwing the travel nursing idea around there was no question our sweet, first-born fur-baby was coming with us.

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For us there were no reservations. As with anything worth doing in life, traveling with a pet has benefits and its challenges.

Here are some tips for traveling with a pet — and some ways your travel nursing agency can make things easier for you and Fido on the road.

Benefits of Travel Nursing With Pets

The first few years of our travel nursing adventure, my husband Ryan didn’t have a job so if Pearl hadn’t been there he might have gotten pretty lonely on the days I worked. The same is true if you’re traveling solo.

A four-legged companion is just what you need to curb any feelings of loneliness or homesickness. Nothing feels better than getting home from a long day at work and being greeted so excitedly by little fur-babies that love you so much! Also, if you’re stressed out or mad, they’re perfect to vent to because they just listen and look at you and don’t offer any unsolicited advice you probably wouldn’t take anyway.

Most travelers I know travel with a dog, but that’s not saying you can’t travel with a cat or other animal. I actually met a couple who traveled with a cat, a bird, and some sort of lizard. They fit all of them with all their stuff in a little Toyota Camry. The options are limitless!

For the last year, Ryan has found odd jobs at all of our locations, so now we’re both at home by ourselves sometimes. The girls are not only great binge-watching buddies, but they also help get me off the couch and outside. If I’m in a new place with no buddies to hang out with, it’s very easy for me to not even get out of my PJs.

Having the pups encourages me to go outside and get some fresh air and exercise. Plus, they’re great for starting conversations with people. “Well hello, I see you have dogs. I too have dogs. See how cute they are? Let’s be best friends.” And there you have it. New hiking buddies. You’re welcome.

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Challenges of Owning Pets As a Travel Nurse

Transportation: Pets will make it more necessary for you to drive from one travel nursing assignment to the next. Regardless of the type of vehicle you have, most pets will fit. Ryan and I pack our Ford Escape to the tippy top. I would imagine that as long as you have front passenger seat space, you’ve got enough space for pets.

Cost: Pets travel in cars for free, but if at any time during your contract you might need to fly somewhere it’s gonna cost you. Having pets in the cabin is going to cost you around $100 a pet, give or take $20 depending on the airline. Storing pets in the cargo area is going to be closer to $250 and quite frankly it sounds horrible.

Records: You’ll want to keep any vaccination records in case you need to visit a new vet. It’s almost important make sure that you have an up-to-date registration for your pet in your new city. You should also update your pet’s license tag to reflect your new address and any new contact information — and their microchip if they have one.

Boarding: If traveling with your pet isn’t an option, there are plenty of reliable places to board your furry friend. Price per night is typically anywhere from $25-$40/pet. Big pet stores like PetSmart have boarding kennels, some vets offer boarding, and now there’s even an Airbnb-esque app where you can find regular ol’ pet people who keep them at their house. We used it most recently in Denver and loved it! The sitter even sent us texts and photos letting us know how they were doing. Side note: if you feel guilty about leaving your buddy at home during long shifts, then the same app has dog walkers available for a reasonable price.

What Your Agency Can Do For You

In my own personal experience, it is much easier to travel with a pet if you take your agency’s housing. They already work with so many housing complexes and have many more pet-friendly housing options.

Going with this scenario, some things to expect are familiar if you’re used to living in an apartment: pet deposits, pet rent, pet fees, and breed restrictions. Some nursing companies will take care of all of those things for you providing your pet doesn’t tear up the place.

Others will ask you for a deposit up front that will carry over to each new assignment. Then if at some point you leave or decide to take the stipend they’ll give it back to you. With these companies, you’ll usually be responsible for any extra pet fees or pet rent as well.

If you prefer finding your own housing you might need to allow for a little extra time for researching your new location. Some cities are more pet-friendly and tend to be easier to find a place for you and your fur-baby.

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Go Ahead, Get That Doggie in the Window

Traveling with pets is so rewarding. They are the best buddies and having someone to come home to can turn a bad day into a great evening full of loving attention.

We treat our pups like they’re our kids and I like to think they get something out of traveling too. It was so fun to see how excited they were to be in Arches National Park – even though it was definitely just my excitement and they were just stoked because they knew they were about to get out of the car.

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Your Guide to Travel Nursing During Summer

by Trusted Nurse Staffing | Feb 16, 2022 | News

If you love your job as a nurse and you love the summertime, you might feel torn between the two during the warm summer months. Maybe you’re dreaming of a warm summer destination while you’re at work but you can’t stop thinking about your love for nursing while you’re on vacation.

We’ve got good news — there’s an easy way to tie the two together.

Taking a contract as a travel nurse during the summer might be the perfect job for you.

Here we explain the pros and cons of travel nursing during summer and preview some of the most desired summer vacation spots in the United States.

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Travel nursing is often appealing because of the flexibility that the job offers. 

You might be wondering, “Can you travel nurse just for the summer?” 

Absolutely!  

Contracts with travel nursing vary, but typically they are no more than 13 weeks at a time. This could be the perfect opportunity to work as a nurse just through the summer months. 

Not interested in dedicating an entire summer to travel nursing? At Trusted Nurse Staffing, our recruiters work hard to find you flexible contracts, whether that’s 6-weeks, 8-weeks, or a full 13-weeks. 

There is a lot to expect when starting work as a travel nurse, including some important pros and cons to the job.

If you’re considering working as a travel nurse, things like …

• Flexibility
• Ability to travel; and
• Higher salaries

… might pique your interest. 

However, things like …

• Being far away from friends and family
• Risking canceled contracts; or
• Varying job requirements

… might hold you back from working as a travel nurse.

But maybe you’re just considering travel nursing during summer. A summer job as a travel nurse offers a different set of pros and cons to think over.

Do you enjoy warm weather, sightseeing, and adventure? 

Taking a contract as a travel nurse during the summer might offer you the opportunity to enjoy all of these things, depending on the destination.

#1: Enjoy Warm Weather

If you’re someone who enjoys warm weather, finding a travel nursing job at a warm summer destination could be beneficial.

Not only can you be fulfilled while at work, but you can spend your time off soaking up the summer sun and exploring your temporary home in beautiful summer weather.

#2: Enjoy Sightseeing and Summer Tourist Events

In many big cities, tourism generally picks up during the summer months. With this comes more events and opportunities to sightsee and explore. 

If you choose to work as a travel nurse during the summer, you might find that you’re able to act like a tourist by taking advantage of the different events happening around your city in your downtime. 

#3: Create a Summer Adventure to Remember

Most people spend their summers traveling and checking things off of their bucket lists. 

If you’re choosing to work as a travel nurse during the summer, how can you accomplish a vacation, too?

By finding a travel nurse contract for the summertime at a destination you’ve always wanted to visit, you can experience both living and exploring at the same time. 

You never know — your short-term summer travel nurse contract could end up being an adventure you’ll never forget.

Maybe you enjoy a slower pace at the hospital.

Or maybe you don’t like dealing with summer traffic.

If this sounds like you, travel nursing during the summer months might not be the best fit for you.

#1: Hospitals Tend to Be More Busy in the Summer

Hospitals tend to see surges in patients during certain times of the year, like:

• Local-based events; or
• Summer months

At hospitals, summertime is known as “trauma season” — from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

People begin to emerge from home, especially in the northern states after a long winter, eager to experience the outdoors and warm weather. 

During the summer, hospitals see accidents most commonly related to:

• Bicycles or motorcycles
• Playgrounds
• Trampolines
• Alcohol consumption; and
• Gunshot wounds

If you’re not looking to experience a large hospital rush during your travel nursing contract, you might choose to avoid travel nursing during summer months.

#2: You May Experience Traffic from Summer Tourism

If you’re someone who is easily bothered by traffic, summer travel nursing might not be for you.

Large cities tend to see heavy traffic regularly, but popular tourist spots around the country will see an increase in traffic during the summer months. As more tourists begin to flood a city, the roads and popular attractions will become more difficult to navigate. 

Consider avoiding popular vacation destinations or prepare yourself to deal with an increase in tourism traffic during your summer travel nurse contract.

You’ve been convinced that travel nursing during summer could be the perfect job for you. Now it’s time to decide which popular summer destination spot would make the perfect summer nursing travel assignment.

Many states are great options for travel nursing , but some specific United States cities have major appeal for the summer months.

#1: Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii is a popular vacation spot any time of the year because it rarely sees temperatures below 70℉, but the state sees an increase in tourism during the summer months. 

Not only is Honolulu Hawaii’s largest city and state capital, but it is a major hub for:

• International business
• Military defense
• Hospitality; and

Add in summer tourism, and you can only imagine the hustle and bustle of Honolulu during these popular months.

Honolulu’s summer temperatures range from the mid-high 80’s, making the state a perfect summer destination spot. 

Even more, there’s plenty to do during your off-time in Honolulu, including:

• Water excursions
• Visiting Pearl Harbor
• Exploring the city
• And much more

#2: Miami, Florida

Miami offers a great mix of city life and a summer beach vacation. While there is plenty to explore throughout the city, like …

• Restaurants

… there are also relaxing beaches and exciting nightlife opportunities.

During popular summer months, Miami’s temperatures hang around the high 80’s and offer many sunny days.

#3: Anchorage, Alaska

Maybe you’re not interested in the typical warm weather or beach vacation during the summertime.

Anchorage, Alaska experiences temperatures from the mid-high 60’s from June through August, making it a great place to escape the summer heat while still enjoying a fun summer vacation.

While in Anchorage, you could experience:

• Whitewater rafting
• Wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, bison, and more

#4: San Diego, California

California is an ideal summer destination spot because the temperatures rarely get too hot. Between June and August, temperatures in San Diego typically hang in the 70’s — a perfect summer day.

During your downtime in San Diego, you could enjoy things like:

• Whale watching
• Riding the trolley throughout the city
• Boat cruises
• The San Diego Zoo
• Culinary tours

#5: Denver, Colorado

Most people don’t think of venturing to Colorado for a summer vacation, but Colorado experiences warm and sunny days throughout the summer months reaching close to 90.

Although you may not be close to the beach, the city of Denver has plenty to offer, including :

• Downtown’s historic district
• The Denver Zoo
• Denver Botanic Gardens; and
• Sports attractions

#6: Portland, Oregon

Another city that experiences more mild summers is Portland, Oregon. 

With temperatures ranging from low-mid 70’s to low 80’s, Portland could be the perfect destination for a summer nursing assignment.

While in Portland you could:

• Visit Mt. Hood
• Take a day trip to the Oregon coast
• Explore downtown Portland
• Tour waterfalls
• Experience local cuisine

#7: Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles is known as one of the world’s most famous cities, specifically for being home to many of the rich and famous. If you’re hoping to spot your favorite celebrities on the street or at a local restaurant, this is where you want to be.

When you’re not working your travel nursing job, you could:

• Surf at Venice Beach
• Visit the Hollywood sign
• Try some iconic Los Angeles dishes
• Go to Universal Studios Hollywood or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Visit the Getty Center or Griffith Observatory
• Explore the Battleship USS Iowa Museum
• Tour Warner Bros. Studio
• Take a segway tour through Beverly Hills

Are you a nurse looking for summer work?

Maybe you want to enjoy making good money while experiencing a little summer vacation.

Travel nursing during summer might be the dream job for you.

At Trusted Nurse Staffing, our recruiters work hard to find you the contracts that you’re looking for. By simply creating a free travel nursing profile, you can easily view current available contracts and get started on finding a travel nursing job in the perfect summer destination spot.

Start searching for your dream job today.

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• Physical Exams
• Vaccinations
• Disease Management
• Microchipping
• Nutrition Planning
• Behavior Consultations
• Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy
• Ear Cleaning
• Team member Roxanne makes Vet Tech House Calls for nail trims and gland expression.

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• Comprehensive Bloodwork
• Fecal Analysis & Parasite Screening
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Heart Disease Screening Test
• Heartworm & Tick Borne Disease Test
• Tissue Aspirates
• Ear & Skin Cytologies
• Gastrointestinal Health Screen
• Allergy Testing

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About the Program

The Veterinary Nursing Program is a science-based veterinary nursing program offering an Associate in Applied Science (AAS). The Veterinary Nursing Program at Purdue University is designed to allow a student to gain the knowledge, information, and skills necessary to practice as a veterinary technician. It is an AVMA accredited program. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

This unique program is a part of the four-year curriculum with the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) embedded within the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing (BSVN) degree. Years 2-3 offer students over 1200 hours of clinical experience in Purdue’s Veterinary Hospital.

Entry to the AAS degree is a competitive entry process. Students electing to complete the AAS only are students who have previous college experience or degree.

For more information, see the Veterinary Nursing website .

As part of the veterinary team, credentialed veterinary technicians perform a wide range of veterinary nursing, imaging, anesthesia, dental hygiene and diagnostic laboratory procedures in a veterinary practice. Other career opportunities include specialty practice, clinic/hospital team leaders, research, veterinary technology program educators, pharmaceutical sales, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo and shelter medicine.

Credentialed veterinary technicians are required to maintain continuing education according to state regulations. Information about continuing education programs is available through the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Lifelong Learning.

The AAS plan of study in veterinary nursing does not meet the requirements for application to veterinary school to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

Veterinary Nursing Major Change (CODO) Requirements    

Degree Requirements

70 credits required, departmental/program major courses (63.5 credits).

• BMS 23100 - Anatomy-VN Credits: 4.00 ♦
• BMS 23200 - Physiology-VN Credits: 2.00 ♦
• BMS 23300 - Introduction To Pharmacology-VN Credits: 0.50
• BMS 33100 - Pharmacology-VN Credits: 1.50
• CPB 25500 - Clinical Pathology-VN Credits: 4.00
• CPB 35100 - Microbiology-VN Credits: 2.00
• CPB 35200 - Parasitology-VN Credits: 2.00
• VCS 22100 - Veterinary Nursing Techniques For The Normal Animal (SA & LA) Credits: 4.00
• VCS 22200 - Dentistry-VN Credits: 0.50
• VCS 22300 - Surgical Nursing-VN Credits: 1.00
• VCS 22400 - Small Animal Nursing I Credits: 2.00
• VCS 22500 - Large Animal Nursing I Credits: 2.00
• VCS 22600 - Principles Of Anesthesia-VN Credits: 2.00
• VCS 22800 - Small And Large Animal Nutrition-VN Credits: 1.00
• VCS 25100 - Introduction To Diagnostic Imaging-VN Credits: 0.50
• VCS 25200 - Diagnostic Imaging-VN Credits: 2.00
• VCS 32100 - Large Animal Nursing II Credits: 2.00
• VCS 32200 - Small Animal Nursing II Credits: 2.00
• VM 20100 - Introduction To Veterinary Nursing Credits: 1.50
• VM 24100 - Occupational & Public Health I Credits: 1.00
• VM 24300 - Clinic Rotations I Credits: 1.50
• VM 24400 - Clinical Rotations II Credits: 1.50
• VM 24900 - Clinical Rotations III Credits: 3.50
• VM 32300 - Laboratory Animals & Exotic Pet Medicine-VN Credits: 2.00
• VM 34210 - Integrations-VN Credits: 2.00
• VM 34300 - Clinic Rotations IV-VN Credits: 5.00
• VM 34400 - Clinic Rotations V-VN Credits: 5.00
• VM 34500 - Veterinary Management Topics I-VN Credits: 1.50
• VM 39000 - Practicum Credits: 4.00 or
• VM 41001 - International Practicum Credits: 4.00

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (3-4 credits)

• ENGL 10600 - First Year Composition With Conferences Credits: 4.00 or
• ENGL 10800 - First Year Composition Credits: 3.00

Electives (3.5 credits)

Grade requirements.

• All courses must be completed with a grade of D- or higher.
• Any retaken course must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

GPA Requirements

• 2.0 Graduation GPA required for Associate in Applied Science degree.

Course Requirements and Notes

• Courses must be taken in specified order.

Pass/No Pass Policy

No courses except those listed may be taken with a Pass/No Pass grade: VM 10900, VM 41001, VM 41003, VM 44400.

Transfer Credit Policy

• Transfer credit may be used to satisfy elective and other program course requirements. Consult your academic advisor.
• The Veterinary Nursing Program has additional academic standards, found here .

Sample 2-Year Plan

Fall 1st year.

• BMS 23100 - Anatomy-VN Credits: 4.00
• BMS 23200 - Physiology-VN Credits: 2.00

Spring 1st Year

Summer 1st year.

Rotation is 6 wks - Two sections: Weeks 1-6 & 10-15

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Election latest: Potentially 'critical moment' as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer prepare to go head to head in first TV debate

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are getting ready for their first head-to-head showdown of the general election campaign.

Tuesday 4 June 2024 20:25, UK

• General Election 2024

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Election news

• Labour frontbencher rejects claim Starmer has 'most to lose' from tonight's TV debate
• Explained: What a spin room is and why we'll be covering debate from there
• Be in the audience for our election leaders event
• Farage has milkshake thrown over him in Clacton
• Two arrests made | Tory candidate 'sorry to hear' about incident
• Catch up on the main events from the campaign trail
• Live reporting by Ben Bloch and (earlier)  Faith Ridler

Expert analysis

• Sophy Ridge: Tonight's debate could be critical
• Jon Craig: Sunak has really got to take gloves off and come out fighting
• Ed Conway: Why caps on migrant numbers don't really work
• Matthew Thompson: Lib Dem battle bus icons: A hospital, a pound note... a dinosaur?

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By Jennifer Scott, political reporter 

Outgoing Tory MP and minister of many things Michael Gove has just stuck his head in the door to take a look at the journalists beavering away.

So is he ready to spin yet?

"There will be no spin," he tells the reporters. "Only the truth".

I ask how Rishi Sunak is feeling with under an hour to go until the debate, and with a thumbs up Mr Gove tells me: "Very confident."

He then leaves the room as quickly as he entered.

I am sure we will be seeing a lot more of him later...

By Jennifer Scott, political reporter

With tonight's debate looming, the spin has begun in earnest with the dramatic entrance of Labour's Jonathan Ashworth. 

Stomping into the room waving a document entitled, "Two weeks, 12 pledges, £71bn still to find", he shouts about the "chaos" and "desperate scattergun approach" he claims the Tories are taking to their policy announcements. 

He promises the gathered journalists that he will be "sitting at the back with a calculator watching Rishi Sunak like a hawk" during the debate to see if he racks up any more bills that are "unfunded".

I ask him how Sir Keir Starmer is doing as he prepares to face Mr Sunak, and the Labour paymaster general tells me: "He is very worried... worried about the £71bn!"

It is going to be a loud evening in the spin room...

I've taken advantage of a break in the rain to talk to people outside the TV studios about the upcoming debate - and I can't say the outcome is rosy for either of our contenders. 

Nicola Morris, 48, from Somerset, doesn't believe it will make any difference to the overall outcome of the election, telling me it is "such a forgone conclusion" - pointing to recent polls, including from Sky News, showing a Labour landslide. 

"So the debate is really unlikely to change any minds."

She says she is planning to vote for the Liberal Democrats as "the main opposition in the south west", having enjoyed Sir Ed Davey's stunts in recent weeks - and his party's policies. 

But the decision seems to be solidified by Rishi Sunak's announcement last week on national service. 

"It is just a vile idea, sending 18-year-olds into the military," she adds. "Let them make their own decisions."

The topic moves onto the party's annual visa cap to reduce immigration and how the pledge is going.

Victoria Atkins says the public "opened their arms to people fleeing the war in Ukraine" and also those fleeing Hong Kong and Afghanistan.

"On top of that, the health and social care visa, which is an important part of ensuring that we are able to attract the brightest and the best from around the world - that was incredibly popular," she says.

"The UK is an incredibly respected and popular country and around the world people want to come to work in our NHS. 

"And so that's why we are bringing these measures in to ensure that we are really concentrating on those sectors that need the international workforce."

That concludes tonight's edition of Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge.

Our final guest on Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge  this evening is Victoria Atkins, the health secretary.

We start with tonight's debate, and she says the PM will "set out his plans for the future of our country".

She immediately says the country has had "a tough couple of years with COVID and with the war in Ukraine", but insisted we are "turning a corner".

To that end, she says she hopes the economy, lowering taxes, and reducing migration will all be discussed tonight, as well as the national service plans and policies to "protect pensioners".

"Also, I hope that we hear the Labour leader answer some questions because so far his campaign has consisted of walking around with a single word placard [change] and describing that he's carrying a [Ming] vase.

"Well, I'm sorry, but governing our great country is much more complicated than walking around with a vase."

Asked about yesterday’s YouGov MRP poll that showed the Tories on course for defeat - as most have in recent months - Ms Atkins replies: "We can all think of polls in the past that were out of step with the British public and got it wrong."

She says they are working towards the actual election day, and they are getting "a very good reception on the doorstep".

Asked if the Lib Dems "need to be a bit more serious now" after Sir Ed Davey was seen on a paddle board and water slide this week as part of his election stunts, Christine Jardine says "we are very serious about our politics".

"Those photo opportunities were a way of drawing attention to those politics so that people hear what we have to say," she says.

"Ed is very serious about social care, for example."

She says the party was "drawing attention to the fact that there is a serious problem with our waterways and swimming waters in this country".

"In order to do that we had a photo opportunity," she adds.

The next guest on tonight's edition of Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge is Christine Jardine, the Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson.

Asked who she thinks is going to win tonight's debate, she replies that "the biggest danger tonight is that the public doesn't really like anything that they see".

She says people want something "different" from what both parties are offering, so the "the biggest thing tonight will be that the public just doesn't really engage with either Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer".

If you were watching the debates in 2010, you will remember that then leader Nick Clegg making quite the impact (think "Cleggmania", and the two party leaders fervently agreeing with him).

Asked if the debates could be decisive for the Lib Dems this year, Ms Jardine tells Sophy Ridge that when Sir Ed Davey, the current leader, gets a chance to participate in a debate, they will see "a very different debate".

"The important thing is we believe in listening to the public and that's what the public want."

Asked about Nigel Farage, who today had milkshake poured over him while campaigning in Clacton, Labour's Wes Streeting says he is "appalled" by it.

"I could not disagree more strongly with Nigel Farage on a number of issues but he is putting himself forward for an election and has the right to make his case," the shadow health secretary says.

"The best way to take on Farage is to debate him and beat him at the ballot box.

"Instead, chucking milkshake at him just puts him in the media more and there is a serious point - I'm sure when that person lunged forward he had no idea what was going on, what kind of liquid was being thrown at him and what threat he was under."

He goes on to say "it is serious".

Sophy Ridge puts to Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, that it feels like the Tories have so far announced far more policies than Labour during the election campaign, and asks if he's waiting for the manifesto for the rabbits to appear.

Mr Streeting does not address the question directly, however, pivoting to the Truss mini-budget and accusing the Tories of not having "learned the lessons" and planning on "splurging more than £70bn of unfunded spending commitments and tax cuts in the vain hope that people will forget 14 years of Conservative chaos".

Sophy pushes Mr Streeting on the apparently small number of policies from Labour, and he points to the party's plans to deliver 40,000 more NHS appointments per week, 13,000 more police officers, offering free primary school breakfast clubs, and more.

"There are plenty of policies we've already set out there, and - unlike the Conservatives - ours are fully costed and fully funded."

Labour's policies, he argues, would all amount to "change".

Wes Streeting, shadow health secretary, is now speaking to Sophy Ridge and is asked if Sir Keir Starmer has the most to lose tonight.

The Labour MP says "it is the country that's got the most to lose this general election if they hand the matches back to the arsonist to finish the job".

He says tonight's debate is about "five more years of chaos with the Conservatives" or "change for the better".

Mr Streeting also says the last 24 hours have just felt like "another chapter in the Conservative Party's psychodrama". 

"You've got Rishi Sunak crying into his cornflakes this morning because it's seen as a disaster for him," he says.

 "And you've got people who are currently Conservative candidates almost endorsing Nigel Farage on social media today."

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