Veterinary ECC from Vets Now

This Pride Month, we're proud to share some reflections from Chris, Head of Operations and Chair of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee here at Vets Now.

Chris reflects on why Pride remains as important as ever, not only as a celebration of progress, but as a reminder of the ongoing work needed to create a more inclusive and equitable society for LGBTQIA+ people, including in our workplaces and communities.

Chris said: "Pride is about celebrating how far we've come, while recognising the challenges that remain. It honours those who fought for the rights we have today, shines a light on ongoing inequality, and reminds us that visibility, allyship, and inclusion still matter.

I'm incredibly proud to work for Vets Now, where our values foster a culture of acceptance, respect, and belonging. We are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds and walks of life feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to be themselves. "

As Pride celebrations take place across the UK this month, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on Pride's history, celebrate the progress that's been made, and show support and allyship in whatever way feels meaningful to them.

Happy Pride Month. 🌈

Sometimes, the most rewarding career paths are the ones you never planned for. 🐾

Principal Vet Esme Howells shares how a move into emergency and critical care with Vets Now led to a fulfilling long-term career. From completing our AdvantEdge programme and developing her leadership skills, to finding a role that works around family life, Esme reflects on the opportunities, flexibility and support that have shaped her journey in ECC.

Read Esme’s story here: https://www.vets-now.com/careers/news/2026/05/28/esme-howells/

Our ECC Congress is back! ✨

Join us this November for two unforgettable days of learning, industry-leading speakers, hands-on workshops, and the opportunity to connect with the ECC community.

Expect:

💡80+ hours of CPD
🎤30+ expert speakers
📚 7 lecture streams
👋 900+ ECC professionals
And much more! Whether you’re just starting your ECC journey or advancing your expertise, Congress is designed to inspire and support every stage of your career.

Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4u7AlGG

Sometimes, it’s simply taking the time to listen, reassure, and understand that has the biggest impact in veterinary medicine. We recognise the compassion and empathy vet nurses show every day - helping both pets and owners feel supported through difficult moments.

A warm welcome to our newest Advantedge cohort! 👋💙

It’s been great welcoming everyone to our support office, and we're excited to work with you and support you throughout your journey ahead.

This Vet Nurse Awareness Month, we’re recognising the difference that compassionate care can make during difficult moments.

A calm voice, reassuring presence, and small acts of kindness help pets and owners feel that little bit more at ease when they need it most. 💜

A huge congratulations to our Cutting Edge cohort on graduating from our programme 🎓✨

Wishing you all the very best in your journey ahead. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you all!

Just one week to go until our CPD training day at the Village Hotel in Bury, Manchester!

Join us for a full day of respiratory case management, multidisciplinary insights, and hands-on CPR training designed to build practical confidence.

Book here: https://www.vets-now.com/professionals/vet-cpd-events-courses/6-may-26/

Join us in Manchester on 6th May for A Breath of Fresh Air - our full‑day CPD event focused on respiratory case management and hands‑on CPR training.

Spend the day exploring the full respiratory care journey with insights from our ECC, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Imaging teams. You’ll also take part in practical sessions, including an interactive CPR workshop designed to build confidence and real‑world skills.

Book your place: 👉 https://www.vets-now.com/professionals/vet-cpd-events-courses/6-may-26/

The countdown is on! We are exactly one month away from our Full Day CPD Event at the Glasgow Westerwood Hotel.

Join us for a day focused on practical skills, clinical confidence and open discussion with referral clinicians. Choose from three tailored streams for vets, nurses and emergency teams, and gain real-world skills in decision-making, emergencies, pain management and teamwork.

Book here: https://bit.ly/41PH7oY

Join us on 28 May for our Glasgow full-day CPD event, featuring practical learning and open discussion with referral clinicians.

Meet some of the team leading the day with sessions designed to build confidence and support real-world clinical decision-making.

Tickets are selling fast so don't delay, book your spot: https://bit.ly/41PH7oY