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.

5.5 hours of online CPD! Learn to Love Nurse Clinics - Webinar Series: Part 3 - Advanced Consults📆 Saturday 5th Septembe...
18/04/2026

5.5 hours of online CPD!

Learn to Love Nurse Clinics - Webinar Series: Part 3 - Advanced Consults
📆 Saturday 5th September 2026, 09:00 - 15:30
🔗 Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/UcUFTQY
💷 £32.50 for BVNA members | £87.50 for non-members
💚 Kindly sponsored by Nutravet

09:00 - 10:00 - "Weighing in on nurse-led pet obesity clinics"
🗣️ Joy Shutt BSc(Hons) C-SQP RVN Cert&DipNCS(RVNCons)

10:00 – 11:00 - "Diabetic nurse clinics"
🗣️ Sophie McMurrough RVN VTS (SAIM)

11:00 – 12:00 - "From assessment to action: Practical osteoarthritis management in nursing clinics"
🗣️ Emily Ashdown RVN ADIPPHYS ISFMCert CSMCert Cert CanineHydro L3AET MRAMP MIRVAP AHPR VMLSO

12:30 - 13:00 - "Overview of supplement range"
🗣️ Nutravet

13:30 - 14:30 - "Protocols, patients and practice growth: Building an RVN skin clinic"
🗣️ Leona Anderson BSc(Hons) NCert(AnaesthNsg) MISAP RVN

14:30 - 15:30 - "Optimising outcomes in cushing’s syndrome through nurse-led endocrine clinics"
🗣️ Nicola Lakeman MSc BSc(Hons) RVN VTS(Nutrition) CertVNECC CertSAN

⚠️ We are also offering a bundle ticket for parts 1, 2 and 3, providing you with 13.5 hours of online CPD! Find out more here - https://loom.ly/jPMgzQ8

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via; cpd@bvna.co.uk

3 hours of online CPD!"Euthanasia - A Kinder Approach for Ourselves and our Patients"📆 Saturday 9th May 2026, 10:00 - 13...
17/04/2026

3 hours of online CPD!

"Euthanasia - A Kinder Approach for Ourselves and our Patients"

📆 Saturday 9th May 2026, 10:00 - 13:30
📍 Online CPD
💷 £15.00 for BVNA members | £45 for non-members

Speakers and sessions;
🗣️ Hannah Brown BSc (Hons), RVN - "A review of the principles used to perform a kind and compassionate euthanasia" - 10:15 - 11:15
🗣️ Vicki J Adams BSc(Agr) DVM MSc PhD MRCVS - "Sedation-assisted euthanasia in a familiar environment" - 11:15 - 12:15
🗣️ Jess Woolrich BSc(Hons) RVN, PGCert VetEd, Cert VNES - "Euthanasia - Looking after our wellbeing so that we can look after our patients and support their caregivers" - 12:15 - 13:30

Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/rYDo3gg

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact; cpd@bvna.co.uk

17/04/2026

“This is the time to get out there, do something for your profession, give back – and you will love every minute of it. It’s the best experience.”

We are currently accepting applications from our RVN and SVN members to join BVNA Council. Why should you think about putting yourself forward?

Here’s current BVNA Council Member and Officer Hamish Morrin with the reasons that now is such an exciting time to be part of BVNA Council and represent the veterinary nursing profession.

Applications are open until Friday 15th May - find out more here; https://loom.ly/XFmHY1c

BVNA members can access the application process here; https://loom.ly/oTqMkgc

"Dissecting the Role of the Surgical Nurse"📆 Tuesday 12th May 2026, 19:30 - 20:30📍 One hour of online CPDSpeaker:🗣️ Flic...
16/04/2026

"Dissecting the Role of the Surgical Nurse"
📆 Tuesday 12th May 2026, 19:30 - 20:30
📍 One hour of online CPD

Speaker:
🗣️ Flick Caldwell BSc(hons) CVN, DipHECVN, DipAVN (Small Animal), RVN

This lecture seeks to uncover effective strategies for broadening RVNs' responsibilities in surgical nursing, offering practical, easy-to-implement advice for everyday clinical settings. Beyond their pivotal role in patient care from admission to discharge, RVNs possess a multitude of technical and professional competencies that are vital during the perioperative and recovery phases.

Learning Points:
✅ Understand how to advocate for and implement expanded surgical roles for RVNs
✅ Identify training and support structures needed to develop confidence and competence within the surgical environment
✅ Gain confidence in navigating the legal and professional boundaries of minor surgery
✅ Be inspired to lead change within their teams and champion the valuable role of the surgical nurse in practice

👉 Find out more and register here; https://loom.ly/6r8fCj8

Tickets are on sale for BVNA Congress 2026, with a special discount available to members until 30th April!Find out more ...
16/04/2026

Tickets are on sale for BVNA Congress 2026, with a special discount available to members until 30th April!

Find out more and register here; https://loom.ly/lwpbWMo

At BVNA Congress, learning and community go hand-in-hand:

🤩 Visit the large yet friendly exhibition between lectures to network with exhibitors, or meet with friends and colleagues

🛍️ The BVNA ‘Makers Market’ will be returning in 2026, along with a new Nurse-Led CPD Market – supporting veterinary nurses with small businesses and side-hustles

🩺 New for 2026, the Exhibition Hub Theatre will provide interactive discussions, sharing ideas and greater insight into the latest industry developments.

We also invite you to the annual BVNA Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony, taking place on Friday 9th October. With a ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme, we’ll be providing much-needed downtime to relax and celebrate with friends! 💃

BVNA has this week appointed Alice Peacock as its Head of Membership!Alice will be responsible for enhancing the BVNA me...
15/04/2026

BVNA has this week appointed Alice Peacock as its Head of Membership!

Alice will be responsible for enhancing the BVNA member experience, along with ensuring BVNA membership continues to meet the evolving needs of the UK veterinary nursing profession.

Alice joins BVNA with extensive experience of membership services and customer experience from the fitness industry. She has previously worked closely with members to support engagement, improve service delivery, and strengthen the overall member experience. In her role with BVNA, she will focus on growing membership and improving retention by ensuring veterinary nurses feel the benefits of being a BVNA member, whilst feeling supported throughout their journey.

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

Welcome to the team, Alice! 💚

Today, we celebrate 2 years since Michelle Humphries joined the BVNA staff team as Council and CPD Support Co-Ordinator....
15/04/2026

Today, we celebrate 2 years since Michelle Humphries joined the BVNA staff team as Council and CPD Support Co-Ordinator.

In this time, Michelle has proved herself to be an invaluable member of the team. She provides skilled administrative support to BVNA Council, our BVNA Advocate team, fellow staff members and also speakers at BVNA Congress and other events. Her organisational skills and attention to detail keep the whole BVNA team moving in the right direction!

Above all, Michelle is kind and compassionate to everyone around her, and is always willing to offer help and support to those who need it.

Thank you, Michelle, for everything you do for BVNA - and congratulations on your 2nd BVNA work anniversary!

Each May, BVNA proudly leads the Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) campaign 💚This year’s campaign theme of ‘Comp...
14/04/2026

Each May, BVNA proudly leads the Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) campaign 💚

This year’s campaign theme of ‘Compassion and Empathy’ will recognise how these traits are demonstrated by veterinary nurses every day, whether towards their patients or the people around them, and underpinning the skilled care they provide. VNAM celebrates what it means to be a veterinary nurse – raising public awareness of the significant contributions made by veterinary nurses to animal health and welfare, and that of the public too.

How will you be raising awareness of veterinary nursing?

✅ Follow BVNA on social media, and share posts and content with your workplace, family, friends and clients
✅ Visit the BVNA website for resources to help you and your team take part in the campaign
✅ Submit an “Unsung Heroes” VNAM nomination of an individual or veterinary nursing team who you feel deserves recognition, and encourage your family, friends and clients to get involved

Find out more information about VNAM 2026 here; https://loom.ly/yNSBzZU

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Ali Heywood is an RVN with over 25 years’ experience in education leadership, and quality assurance. She is passionate a...
14/04/2026

Ali Heywood is an RVN with over 25 years’ experience in education leadership, and quality assurance. She is passionate about shaping the future of veterinary nursing through quality education, compassionate leadership, and ensuring that the women in our profession can enjoy long, fulfilling, and sustainable careers.

Ali will be writing a series of blogs throughout 2026 linking to the BVNA Presidential theme of compassion and empathy. This month's blog is titled "Support Systems, Not Superheroes" and Ali discusses normalising interdependence, asking for help, and taking time off when ill; https://loom.ly/UNK1wtU

Check out Ali’s previous three blogs here for the series so far; https://loom.ly/0K00hU8

"Monoclonal antibodies – Therapeutic by design" - Kindly sponsored by Zoetis 💚1 hour of FREE online CPD for BVNA members...
13/04/2026

"Monoclonal antibodies – Therapeutic by design" - Kindly sponsored by Zoetis 💚

1 hour of FREE online CPD for BVNA members*!
(*Non-members are also welcome to join this webinar but tickets will be charged at £15.00)

📆 Monday 15th June 2026, 19:30 - 20:30
🗣️ Laura Morgan BVM&S MRCVS
👉 Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/YpPb52U

This webinar empowers veterinary nurses to elevate their understanding of what Monoclonal Antibodies are and how they work. Participants will learn about the current Monoclonal therapeutics we have available in veterinary medicine, with a specific focus on the role the veterinary nurse can play in supporting patients who are on these therapies during nurse clinics.

✅ Understand what monoclonal antibodies are
✅ Understand the benefits of monoclonal antibodies
✅ Utilise nurse injection clinics for Librela/Solensia to improve quality of life for the pet
✅ Utilise nurse injection clinics for Cytopoint to improve quality of life for the pet

Did you know that all BVNA members have access to hundreds of hours of FREE CPD through the members portal? 🎓From record...
12/04/2026

Did you know that all BVNA members have access to hundreds of hours of FREE CPD through the members portal? 🎓

From recorded lectures and webinars, to blogs, and podcasts that you can listen to on the go - It’s all there to support your learning and development, whenever it suits you!

Our CPD can help to keep your skills fresh and your knowledge up to date - Log in today, and click on the resources tab to find out more! 💻

4 hours of online CPD! Learn to Love Nurse Clinics - Webinar Series: Part 2 - Preventative Healthcare📆 Saturday 4th July...
11/04/2026

4 hours of online CPD!

Learn to Love Nurse Clinics - Webinar Series: Part 2 - Preventative Healthcare
📆 Saturday 4th July 2026, 10:00 - 14:30
🔗 Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/otnbSX8
💷 £25.00 for BVNA members | £65.00 for non-members

10:00 - 11:00 - "Age is just a number: Senior pet nursing consultations"
🗣️ Lewis Knox RVN NCert (Medical Nursing) ISFM DipFN

11:00 – 12:00 - "Food for thought: Mastering nutrition conversations"
🗣️ Georgia Woods-Lee BSc(Hons) RVN CertCFVHNut VTS(Nutrition)

12:30 -13:30 - "A nurse’s guide to pre neutering clinics and pre breeding health"
🗣️ Kathryne Wrigley RVN
💚 Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin

13:30 - 14:30 - "Preventative behavioural guidance for puppies and kittens"
🗣️ Nikki McLeod PGDip(CAB) BSc(Hons) RVN NCert(Behav) ISFM CertFN & AdvCertFB

⚠️ We are also offering a bundle ticket for parts 1, 2 and 3, providing you with 13.5 hours of online CPD! Find out more here - https://loom.ly/jPMgzQ8

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via; cpd@bvna.co.uk

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