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.

"A day in the life of a wound vet nurse"📆 Saturday 29th November 2025, 09:00 - 16:00📍 Wrexham University, Northop Campus...
17/10/2025

"A day in the life of a wound vet nurse"
📆 Saturday 29th November 2025, 09:00 - 16:00
📍 Wrexham University, Northop Campus, Holywell Road, Northop, Mold, CH7 6AA
🔗 Register here; https://loom.ly/DuLyt_A

Speakers;
🗣️ Amelia Sherwood, RVN NCert (Anaesth)
🗣️ Amanda Curtis, RVN

Lecture Synopsis;
This one-day course is designed for Registered Veterinary Nurses aspiring to take a leading role in managing wound cases within practice. Whether you are seeking a refresher or aiming to further expand your knowledge, this course offers valuable insight and skills. Topics will range from conducting comprehensive wound assessments to recognising and addressing the factors that hinder healing. The programme combines engaging theoretical content with practical, hands-on sessions, providing the opportunity to work directly with wound care dressings and techniques.

Learning Points;
✅ Gain a clear understanding of the phases of wound healing and the factors that may impede progress
✅ Discover practical strategies to overcome healing delays through the optimal selection and application of wound dressings
✅ Learn how to place a tie-over dressing, including indications for its use
✅ Examine the vital role of Registered Veterinary Nurses in wound care and explore how to integrate this expertise into everyday practice

Join BVNA's new Junior Vice President, Steph Worsley, as she chats with our new BVNA President, Sarah Holliday, and our ...
17/10/2025

Join BVNA's new Junior Vice President, Steph Worsley, as she chats with our new BVNA President, Sarah Holliday, and our new Senior Vice President, Lyndsay Hughes, about the BVNA's recent activity, in this month's president's podcast.

Listen via our Spotify channel here; https://loom.ly/g237ews

💊 Veterinary Animal Medicines Amnesty 2025 💊The veterinary profession is coming together again this November to hold an ...
16/10/2025

💊 Veterinary Animal Medicines Amnesty 2025 💊

The veterinary profession is coming together again this November to hold an Animal Medicines Amnesty (formerly known as the Antibiotic Amnesty).

The aim is to encourage pet owners to return any unused or out-of-date veterinary medicines to veterinary practices. This will allow for correct and safe disposal of these medications, which will avoid contamination of the environment and help prevent medicines resistance due to inappropriate use and disposal.

This year the campaign is once again brought to you by RUMA Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E) and the Principal Sponsor is Zoetis.

Start planning today! Visit the RUMA CA&E campaign page to download the resources and sign up to receive regular updates about the campaign: https://bit.ly/4nvEO3r

Two hours of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses!Nurse Led Dentistry: Part 1 – GA Considerations and Investigations📆 Thursd...
16/10/2025

Two hours of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses!

Nurse Led Dentistry: Part 1 – GA Considerations and Investigations
📆 Thursday 23rd October 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/8hREz60

Nurse Led Dentistry: Part 2 – Schedule 3
📆 Thursday 30th October 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/sFsQv7E

🗣️ Speaker: Cassandra Houghton BSc(Hons) NCert Dent & Surg RVN

Lecture Synopsis:
From admit to discharge, Cas will discuss a typical day of nurse led dentistry. There will be an overview of cases which demonstrate nurse utilisation and autonomy, and the power of a synergistic relationship between vets and nurses.

Learning Points:
Attendees will gain insight into the different dentistry related procedures RVNs can perform under veterinary direction, practising within the scope of their knowledge, skills and experience.

Yesterday, on Wednesday 15th October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) released a provisional decision...
16/10/2025

Yesterday, on Wednesday 15th October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) released a provisional decision following its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.

As the UK’s professional representative body for veterinary nursing, and one of the main parties which has engaged with the CMA throughout its investigation, The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are currently considering the documents and will be looking to make a formal response.

Read more here; https://loom.ly/y1eHQ1w

Think happy thoughts - Managing patient anxiety in practice📆 Monday 8th December 2025, 09:30 - 16:30🔗 Register and find ...
15/10/2025

Think happy thoughts - Managing patient anxiety in practice
📆 Monday 8th December 2025, 09:30 - 16:30
🔗 Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/aSuPqno

7 hours of online CPD for veterinary nurses - All other veterinary professionals welcome too!

Kindly sponsored by Domes Pharma and CEVA 💚

🗣️ Kelly Eyre MRes Anthrozoology RVN ISFM DipFN & AdvCertFB
"Understanding Feline Behaviour and Communication"
"Feline Care - Practical Approaches to Managing Emotions and Reducing Stress"
🗣️ Jo Clews RVN
"Positive Vibes Only - Part 1"
"Positive Vibes Only - Part 2"
🗣️ Kathryn Lovegrove DrMedVet MRCVS FCert(E&C)
"Managing patient anxiety in practice"

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us; [email protected]

🏆 BVNA Awards 2025 - We are incredibly excited to announce our inspiring winners! 🏆💚 VNJ Writer of the Year Award - Laur...
15/10/2025

🏆 BVNA Awards 2025 - We are incredibly excited to announce our inspiring winners! 🏆

💚 VNJ Writer of the Year Award - Lauryn Read
💚 Jean Turner Memorial Award; RVN of the Year - Karen Hatton
💚 Jennifer Townson Award; SVN of the Year - Sophie Barnes
💚 Des Thompson Award; Team Member of the Year - Carla England

Congratulations to all this year's finalists and awards winners! 🥳

🎉 Congratulations to Lauren Stott 🎉You’re the winner of our BVNA Congress 2025 stand competition! 🥇🤩 A relaxing spa day ...
14/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Lauren Stott 🎉

You’re the winner of our BVNA Congress 2025 stand competition! 🥇🤩 A relaxing spa day gift voucher is on its way to you — Enjoy some well-deserved pampering 💆‍♀️✨

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand and entered the competition at BVNA Congress 2025 💚 We loved meeting you all!

One hour of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses!"Straining for an answer"📆 Tuesday 28th October 2025, 19:00 - 20:00📍 Online...
14/10/2025

One hour of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses!

"Straining for an answer"
📆 Tuesday 28th October 2025, 19:00 - 20:00
📍 Online
🗣️ Lily Parkin, RVN BSc (hons) ISFMCertFN CertNCS(RVN Cons) DipNCS(RVNCons)
🔗 More info and register; https://loom.ly/NzaO0kA

In this presentation we will be exploring the roots of feline behaviour, and how this closely underpins many cases of FIC in cats. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to fully understand why felines behave as they do, and how this may lead to stress if these behaviours cannot be assisted. This will make you confident in assisting in the treatment plan for FIC.

Learning Points:
✅ You will be able to understand the natural feelings and behaviours felines have to carry out in order to live happy, fulfilled lives
✅ You will be able to apply feline behaviour knowledge onto case scenarios, assisting with a solution
✅ You will be able to see how you can implement feline behaviour advise in order to tackle FIC

Veterinary Surgeons Act Reform - Practice Regulation 💭📆 Monday 20th October 2025, 19:00 - 20:00In ongoing work to reform...
13/10/2025

Veterinary Surgeons Act Reform - Practice Regulation 💭

📆 Monday 20th October 2025, 19:00 - 20:00

In ongoing work to reform the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act, we’ll soon be calling on the whole veterinary nursing profession to shape your future – and every individual voice matters.

In the final session of this three-part series on VSA reform, we’ll be covering regulation of veterinary practices. We’ll discuss why legislation needs to change, in order to safeguard animal welfare, the veterinary team and clients. BVNA has also been a main party to the ongoing CMA investigation, and so the panel will also cover the potential implications of this investigation to the development of new legislation. We’ll also provide an overview of the work BVNA has been carrying out in this area to date, and opportunities for the VN profession to influence future legislation.

This is your opportunity to get involved in the discussion - please submit any questions to our panel via [email protected].

Speakers:
🗣️ Lyndsay Hughes RVN, BVNA's President
🗣️ Sarah Holliday RVN, BVNA's Junior Vice President
🗣️ Charlotte Bullard, BVNA's Learning, Development & Communications Manager

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

🎬 And that’s a wrap on our third and final day at BVNA Congress 2025 – and what an event it’s been!🌟 Thank you to everyo...
12/10/2025

🎬 And that’s a wrap on our third and final day at BVNA Congress 2025 – and what an event it’s been!

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you had an amazing time, and have a safe journey home.

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We look forward to seeing you next year! 🤩

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