BVNA thrilled with level of engagement for this year’s first virtual Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month and congratulates VNs for going the extra mile.

“We think all vet nurses are heroes and, especially right now, we thought it was time to give back and say thank you with the biggest ever CPD giveaway to the veterinary nursing community” – The Webinar Vet.

“We’re thrilled with our new training centre and can’t wait to welcome students here, hopefully in September” – Abbeydale directors Kirsty Gwynne and Samantha Morgan.

The BVA encourages members to sign a petition calling on the Government to give more support to human and animal health care providers.

Aimed at vets and veterinary nurses, the course is being tutored by emergency and critical care specialist Susanna Solbak from Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists.

Three days of lectures and interactive events are planned for the world’s first free virtual feline congress for vets, VNs and technicians.

Organisers are planning an online event for the veterinary nurse profession, but exact details and dates are yet to be confirmed.

Royal college announces it will consult the profession on plans to drop criminal standard of proof in disciplinary cases.

Association hopes new resource will aid veterinary professionals in their discussions with clients about feeding their pets.

College to run free sessions for vets and VNs to help them address challenges created during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organisers are planning to hold a live event again in October, but will follow Government advice and say they may have to make alternative plans.

Claire Pasquier Olcott decided to put her new-found free time to good use by dusting off her sewing skills to make hundreds of fabric masks for non-NHS workers.

Vet Wellbeing Awards suspended due to coronavirus, but RCVS and SPVS have announced that practices can nominate individuals for Practice Wellbeing Star 2020.

University of Glasgow professor Ian Ramsey to head association for 2020-21 and oversee move of congress to its new home in Manchester.

Veterinary support service received a record number of contacts in February and March, with mental health and stress the most common theme.

“I am delighted with the number of RVNs that have applied to join BVNA council and pleased that the number of applicants continues to increase...” – Jo Hinde, BVNA president.