Veterinary Instrumentation

09/10/2025

🎉 Exciting news from Vi! 🎉

We’re celebrating our Q1 ViPP winner 🏆 — an independent practice that won a free CPD course place through our Veterinary Instrumentation Partner Practice (ViPP) scheme!

Our new video shares some of their thoughts and experiences through a few standout quotes, along with the fantastic benefits available to practices who join ViPP.

Keep watching this space 👀 — we’ll be revealing our Q2 winner soon, and there’s still plenty of time to get involved before Q4!

Want to find out more?
📩 Contact your Territory Account Manager,
or
🖊️ Fill in our ViPP sign-up form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a meeting:
🔗 https://landing.veterinary-instrumentation.co.uk/ViPP-Sign-Up/vipp%20sign%20up.html

🎥 Watch the short video to find out the selected course from Improve International — and discover more about the ViPP scheme!

06/10/2025

🚨 Tonight! Don’t Miss Out 🚨

Join Amelia Sherwood RVN NCert (Anaesth), Founder of Tissue Viability Vet Nurse, for a free 90-minute webinar:

Unlocking the Full Potential of the Veterinary Nursing Team – The Key to Optimal Patient Care

📅 Tonight – Monday 6th October
🕢 19:30 UK Time
📍 Live on Zoom

In this session you’ll learn how to:
🔹 Delegate safely within Schedule 3
🔹 Optimise RVN, SVN & PCA roles
🔹 Improve workflow, patient care & team efficiency with real-life examples

📜 Attendance certificate available for live participants | Replay if you can’t join live

👉 There’s still time to register: https://covetrus.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6P8CF5tRN-fSsd0cYZ0eg #/registration

Sponsored by Calibra Veterinary Diets

04/10/2025

🌍🐾 Today we celebrate World Animal Day – a global event dedicated to raising the status of animals and improving their welfare worldwide.

At Veterinary Instrumentation, we’re proud to support the veterinary professionals who dedicate their skills and compassion to caring for animals every day. 💜 From everyday surgical tools to advanced orthopaedic implants, our mission is to provide the instruments that help vets make a difference in animals’ lives.

✨ Together, we can continue to improve animal health and wellbeing.

📸 We’d love to see the animals who brighten your life – share a photo of your pet in the comments and join us in celebrating today! 🐶🐱🐴🐰🐦

03/10/2025

🦵 Ready to elevate your orthotic practice?

Join us on Saturday 18th October in Stansted for a full day CPD packed with expert-led learning and practical, hands-on training in orthotic rehabilitation and stabilisation.

✨ What to expect:
• Orthotic approaches for common injuries & conditions
• Post-op and post-trauma rehab strategies
• Real case examples & guided exercises
• 3D scanning demonstrations

🎓 Ideal for vets, orthopaedic surgeons, and rehab professionals.
💡 ACPAT or NAVP members receive 10% off – email jenny.heslington@covetrus.com
to claim.

👉 Book your place today:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/veterinaryinstrumentation/1753909

29/09/2025

⏰ Only 1 Week to Go! ⏰

Join us for a free live webinar with Amelia Sherwood RVN NCert (Anaesth), Founder of Tissue Viability Vet Nurse.

📅 Monday 6th October, 19:30 UK Time
📍 Live on Zoom
📜 Attendance certificate for live attendees | Replay available

This 90-minute session will explore effective delegation in veterinary practice, helping you:
✅ Understand Schedule 3 and safe delegation under the Veterinary Surgeons Act
✅ Make the most of RVNs, SVNs & PCAs in clinical practice
✅ Boost workflow, patient care & team productivity

🎟️ Don’t miss out – register free today 👉 https://covetrus.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6P8CF5tRN-fSsd0cYZ0eg #/registration

Sponsored by Calibra Veterinary Diets

22/09/2025

🚨 2 Weeks to Go! 🚨

Don’t miss our free CPD webinar with Amelia Sherwood RVN NCert (Anaesth), Founder of Tissue Viability Vet Nurse.

📅 Monday 6th October, 19:30 BST
📍 Live on Zoom (certificate provided + replay available)

Learn how to:
✅ Delegate safely within Schedule 3
✅ Make the most of RVNs, SVNs & PCAs
✅ Boost patient care, workflow & team productivity

🎟️ Free to attend – register now 👉 https://covetrus.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6P8CF5tRN-fSsd0cYZ0eg #/registration

Sponsored by Calibra Veterinary Diets

19/09/2025

How to Use Vi’s Locking Wire Drill Guides: For Temporary Fixation and Plate Control 🦴

Vi’s locking wire drill guides are designed to screw directly into a locking plate, allowing precise K-wire placement for temporary fixation and plate manipulation during orthopaedic procedures. They’re particularly useful for stabilising the plate against the bone or assisting with positioning during minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO).

💡 How it works in practice:

1. Thread the guide into the plate
With the plate positioned, screw the guide into a locking hole using gentle but firm pressure to ensure it is fully seated and aligned.

2. Insert the K-wire
Pass the K-wire through the central channel of the guide and into the bone to the desired depth. This temporarily secures the plate in position.

3. Verify plate placement
With the K-wire in place, assess the position of the plate. The wire holds it against the bone, helping maintain alignment throughout the procedure.

4. Manipulate as needed
The guide can also be used to help adjust or control the plate during MIPO, especially in less accessible regions.

5. Proceed with fixation
Once the plate is correctly positioned and temporarily stabilised, proceed with drilling and screw placement as required.

Vi’s locking wire drill guides make it easier to control and stabilise the plate—reducing the risk of movement during positioning and fixation. A simple tool with real surgical value.

🛒 Shop now: https://veterinary-instrumentation.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/7637/

12/09/2025

🚨 3 Weeks to Go! 🚨

Don't miss our next free live webinar: Unlocking the Full Potential of the Veterinary Nursing Team

Hosted by Amelia Sherwood RVN NCert (Anaesth), Founder & Director of Tissue Viability Vet Nurse

📅 Monday, 6th October 2025
🕢19:30 BST

Join us for an insightful session exploring effective delegation in veterinary practice. Learn how to fully utilise the skills of RVNs, SVNs, and PCAs to enhance workflow, patient care, and practice productivity — all within the framework of Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

In this webinar, you’ll:
✅ Understand the legislative framework behind safe and effective delegation
✅ Recognise how optimal nurse utilisation strengthens teams and improves outcomes
✅ Apply practical delegation strategies with real-life clinical examples

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your veterinary nursing team and elevate your practice!

🔗 Sign up now: https://covetrus.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6P8CF5tRN-fSsd0cYZ0eg #/registration

This webinar will be conducted via Zoom. The session will be approximately 90 minutes and will include the opportunity for Q&A. An attendance certificate will be provided for all attendees at the live session. Recordings are available to those who cannot attend live.

Sponsored by Calibra Veterinary Diets.

12/09/2025

No more chasing rolling elevators across the table!

Our Comfort Handle Elevators feature a flat handle side to keep them stable, so you can focus on what really matters – your patient. 🐾

Explore our range ➡️ https://veterinary-instrumentation.co.uk/comfort-handle-elevators

11/09/2025

🐾 Help Your Patients Stay Calm – New from Vi! 🐾

The CalmDown by KRUUSE® Button is here:
✨ Pheromone-infused, attachable & fast-acting
✨ Lasts at least 10 days
✨ Perfect for recovery, travel, and stressful moments
✨ Cost-effective solution

A simple, affordable way to support better patient outcomes. Available in the UK.
💡 Learn more about how CalmDown can help your practice: https://ow.ly/vTG850WUHJa

Our marketing emails are designed to educate, to keep you up to date with what's new at Vi & share exclusive offers & discounts.

08/09/2025

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the 24th ESVOT Congress in Palma de Mallorca, 11–13 September 2025! 🎉

🐶🐾 With a focus on challenging joint surgery, the programme is packed with unmissable lectures for small animal surgeons—covering TPLO, stifle derangement in cats, hip replacements, elbow OCD and more.

Visit our stand to explore the latest surgical solutions from Veterinary Instrumentation and chat with our team. See you there!

05/09/2025

How to Use Vi’s Plate Holding Clip: For Organised, Efficient Plate Management 🧷

Vi’s plate holding clip is a simple tool designed to keep orthopaedic plates organised, whether in kit boxes or laid out on the sterile table. It can be sterilised , making it suitable for use in surgical environments. It helps group plates neatly together and allows for quick identification during procedures.

💡How it works in practice:

1. Group the plates
Stack or align the plates you want to keep together. The clips are available in different sizes, which correspond to the size of plates being kept together (for example, 2.0mm or 2.4mm). This size is etched on the clip for ease of identification.

2. Secure with the clip
Slide the plate holding clip over the aligned holes of the plates. The clip holds them firmly in place, preventing tangling or scattering.

3. Store or lay out
Use the clipped plates to keep kits tidy in storage or to lay out a clean, organised surgical field. The clip ensures plates remain easy to access and identify at a glance.

Vi’s plate holding clip supports efficient surgical prep and storage – reducing clutter, saving time, and making plate selection faster and easier when it matters most.

🛒 Shop now: https://veterinary-instrumentation.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/6164/