BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association) BVNA is a membership organisation that supports and represents veterinary nurses

Mission Statement - To empower veterinary nurses to develop as individuals and increase their impact on the profession, animal health and welfare.

Join Nikki Ruedisueli, the editor of BVNA's VNJ, speaking to April Murphy about writing for the VNJ.This 20-minute podca...
26/06/2025

Join Nikki Ruedisueli, the editor of BVNA's VNJ, speaking to April Murphy about writing for the VNJ.

This 20-minute podcast goes through the article writing process and how to submit your work to be published in the VNJ.

April is a passionate advocate for feline patients and has written several articles for the VNJ, starting as a student, to now being over 4 years qualified.

If you feel inspired once you have listened, contact Nikki at the VNJ to have a chat about your idea: [email protected]

Listen via our Spotify channel here; https://loom.ly/RrP7Va8

1 and 1/2 hours of In-Person CPD for Veterinary Nurses! Just Breathe, Don’t Panic, It’s Only Brachycephalic!📆 Tuesday 16...
26/06/2025

1 and 1/2 hours of In-Person CPD for Veterinary Nurses!

Just Breathe, Don’t Panic, It’s Only Brachycephalic!
📆 Tuesday 16 September 2025, 19:30-21:00
🗣️ Alison Devonshire Grad Dip PCVN RVN
📍 The Long Room @ Debenham Veterinary Practice, Debenham, Stowmarket

Kindly sponsored by Woodley Equipment Company Ltd 💚

With thanks to Debenham Vets for supplying their venue for this event 💚

With the dramatic increase in ownership of brachycephalic breed dogs in the UK, vet practices are treating these dogs for both routine procedure, surgery and diseases relating to their anatomic conformation. With this, veterinary nurses will play a crucial role in their care and support throughout their anaesthesia and recovery period. This talk will discuss the specific nursing considerations for these patients and how we can make sure we are providing the best care possible in what can sometimes be challenging cases to manage.

✅ Anatomical conformation of brachy breeds and how this might affect anaesthesia requirements
✅ Hospitalisation and environmental considerations
✅ Observations and what to have ready for emergencies
✅ Managing the airway and ventilation

Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/u7RtB84

🎉 Get ready for ! 🎉📅 10 - 12 October 2025📍 Telford International CentreJoin us for our three‑day event celebrating BVNA...
25/06/2025

🎉 Get ready for ! 🎉

📅 10 - 12 October 2025
📍 Telford International Centre

Join us for our three‑day event celebrating BVNA’s diamond 60th anniversary, packed with 20+ lecture streams, hands‑on CPD workshops, interactive sessions & our brand-new VNJ Live format!

🌟 Headline theme of “Progression”:
Each morning encompasses a different area
Featuring keynote speaker, Helen Ballantyne

🩺 Practical learning:
Pre‑bookable workshops on CPR, suturing, wound management and gas-flow calculations
BVNA Vet Clinic - Drop in for free hands-on teaching

🎟️ Special offers:
Early bird rate ends 31st July!
Non‑members receive 1 year’s digital BVNA membership included

💃 Social events:
Musical Bingo Night
‘Swinging Sixties’ Awards & Dinner Dance

📲 Register now via the BVNA website, and don’t miss the veterinary nursing event of the year; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

✨ Brand new for BVNA Congress 2025 – VNJ Live ✨Following the recent digital transformation of BVNA’s membership publicat...
25/06/2025

✨ Brand new for BVNA Congress 2025 – VNJ Live ✨

Following the recent digital transformation of BVNA’s membership publication, the Veterinary Nursing Journal (VNJ), this year’s BVNA Congress will welcome the VNJ in a new live format for the very first time.

An interactive and friendly discussion session taking place on Saturday 11th October, potential future researchers, authors and speakers will be encouraged to discuss their ideas and showcase their work.

BVNA is now inviting submissions across four categories:

✔️ Case Reflection (SVN)
✔️ Case Reflection (RVN)
✔️ Research Project
✔️ Clinical Audit
(Plus – submission of ideas for future research)

Find out more information here; https://loom.ly/ZppjhK8

Missed our recent webinar on; "Don’t let kittens have kittens; The nurse's role in feline neutering"?Catch up now here; ...
25/06/2025

Missed our recent webinar on; "Don’t let kittens have kittens; The nurse's role in feline neutering"?

Catch up now here; https://loom.ly/0BD4Uwo

Lecture Synopsis:
Often, cats are neutered too late in life which unfortunately contributes to the number of unwanted cats in the UK. Veterinary nurses are often the first point of contact for clients enquiring about neutering procedures in cats and hold a key role in education and support around this topic. In this lecture we will explore kitten neutering, considering the main principles, surgical nursing considerations and the nurse’s role in promoting good welfare.

Learning Points:
🐈 Discuss the age of kitten neutering considering advantages and disadvantages
🐈 Explain the nursing requirements for kitten neutering
🐈 Explore the nurse role in kitten neutering

The MMI Mental Health First Aid Course is open to all members of the veterinary professions, including veterinary surgeo...
24/06/2025

The MMI Mental Health First Aid Course is open to all members of the veterinary professions, including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students, receptionists and practice managers, as well as those in wider animal health and welfare roles.

This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.

The following courses are delivered and certified by an experienced vet and Mental Health First Aid England Instructor;

📆 Friday, 11 July and Friday, 18 July 2025 - More info; https://loom.ly/9NmD7to

📆 Friday, 19 September and Friday, 26 September 2025 - More info; https://loom.ly/CnSugCc

📆 Thursday, 13 November and Friday, 14 November 2025 - More info; https://loom.ly/8PFeFL8

In BVNA’s 60th year since its launch, awards will be presented in memory of key individuals from the association’s histo...
24/06/2025

In BVNA’s 60th year since its launch, awards will be presented in memory of key individuals from the association’s history. Nominations are invited from registered veterinary nurses (RVNs), student veterinary nurses (SVNs), any other members of the veterinary team, or from family and friends of the nominee.

⭐ The Jennifer Townson Award – SVN of the Year ⭐

An SVN who is currently undertaking training, and has contributed to raising awareness of the veterinary nurse role, or has been supportive to other students throughout their studies.

Jennifer Townson was one of the first Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliaries (RANA), and was the very first Chairperson of BVNA when it was formed.

Find out how to nominate and read the terms and conditions on the BVNA website here; https://loom.ly/Ccytd9k

Amy Morton is an RVN who qualified in 2013. In this blog to recognise BVNA’s 60th anniversary year, Amy reflects on the ...
24/06/2025

Amy Morton is an RVN who qualified in 2013. In this blog to recognise BVNA’s 60th anniversary year, Amy reflects on the huge amount of variety she has experienced in her veterinary nursing career so far; https://loom.ly/nOZfjcM

Veterinary nursing has taken her to charity, mixed practice and referral settings, plus working with zoo and sea wildlife species. Now teaching others in animal care at a land-based college, Amy feels the future is bright – and there is yet more variety to come.

Tammy Miles has been an RVN for 20+ years and currently works at Leeds Birstall Vets for Pets as a Veterinary Student Su...
23/06/2025

Tammy Miles has been an RVN for 20+ years and currently works at Leeds Birstall Vets for Pets as a Veterinary Student Supervisor and lead mental health first aider. She has had many ups and downs as a veterinary nurse but never did she expect to experience her lowest point in her forties.

Here is her story of how she coped with perimenopause as a full-time RVN, which led her onto a path of her own self-care journey; https://loom.ly/T60KLmA

Don’t let kittens have kittens; The nurses role in feline neutering 🐈In collaboration with Cats Protection 💚One hour of ...
23/06/2025

Don’t let kittens have kittens; The nurses role in feline neutering 🐈

In collaboration with Cats Protection 💚

One hour of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses!

📆 TOMORROW - Tuesday 24th June 2025, 19:00-20:00

🗣️ Helen Crofts RVN BA (Hons) MSc
🗣️ Gemma MacAlister RVN, DipAVN (Med), BA (Hons), MA
🗣️ Isobel McCarroll MRCVS

🔗 Register and book your place here; https://loom.ly/OT8tScc

Often, cats are neutered too late in life which unfortunately contributes to the number of unwanted cats in the UK. Veterinary nurses are often the first point of contact for clients enquiring about neutering procedures in cats and hold a key role in education and support around this topic. In this lecture we will explore kitten neutering, considering the main principles, surgical nursing considerations and the nurse’s role in promoting good welfare.

🐈 Discuss the age of kitten neutering considering advantages and disadvantages
🐈 Explain the nursing requirements for kitten neutering
🐈 Explore the nurse role in kitten neutering

Missed our recent webinar on; "Heat stroke: Not just hot days! Recognising and managing hyperthermia in canine patients"...
23/06/2025

Missed our recent webinar on; "Heat stroke: Not just hot days! Recognising and managing hyperthermia in canine patients"?

You can now catch up here; https://loom.ly/DZtQ26w

In this lecture, we look at at the newest advances in heat stroke research and how that impacts veterinary practice. We aim to help individuals to feel comfortable understanding the physiology of heat stroke, risk factors for developing it in canines, and grasp the newest research in management of heat stroke. We also look at the care these patient’s need after periods of heat stroke, and common myths surrounding heat stroke in canines, coupled with newer understanding of management techniques, to ensure we are practicing the most efficient treatments of the condition.

Learning Points:
✅ Understand the physiology of heat stroke and how it differs from pyrexia
✅ Review the most current research in regards to heat stroke treatment
✅ Understand the first aid management of heat stroke
✅ Recognise some common heat stroke myths

"In House Cytology - Nurse Empowerment"One hour of online CPD for veterinary nurses!📆 Tuesday 5th August 2025, 19:30 -20...
22/06/2025

"In House Cytology - Nurse Empowerment"

One hour of online CPD for veterinary nurses!

📆 Tuesday 5th August 2025, 19:30 -20:30
🗣️ Speaker: Jo Stephenson RVN

Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/ZDEYWxg

Cytology can sometimes be a daunting task for nurses, especially when asked to examine slides to a aid a vet in their diagnosis work ups or in critical patients.

This session will help nurses learn how to correctly use and care for the microscope, have more confidence looking down the microscope at urine, ears and blood smears and be empowered to go outside of their comfort zone to create and examine slides to aid in house results.

Learning Points:
👉 Learn how to prepare samples for in house examination
👉 Identifying common cells
👉 How you can assist the vets during their diagnosis work ups

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