BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

06/11/2025

One hour of online CPD for veterinary nurses!

"Consult with confidence: Unlocking your full potential"
📆 Wednesday 19th November 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
🗣️ Chloe Little FdSc RVN ISFMCertFN DipNCS(RVNCons)

✅ Understand how to build rapport and trust with clients to create stronger, long-lasting relationships that support patient care
✅ Identify potential financial benefits of nurse-led consultations and how these can contribute to practice growth
✅ Improve patient outcomes through effective communication, education, and follow-up
✅ Develop confidence in structuring and delivering nurse consultations to maximise both clinical and client value

Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/S84YHi4

06/11/2025

RCVS Knowledge have launched a new report revealing the findings of the first major research project on how contextualised care can be delivered and supported in practice.

The report, "how to achieve contextualised care: insights from the veterinary sector and pet owners", sets out what support is needed and what success would look like in five broad areas.

Find out more here; https://loom.ly/tk_aMZg

05/11/2025

We’re here for veterinary nurses 💚

Whether you need advice, guidance, or just a listening ear, our BVNA Members Advisory Service is here to support you through professional and personal challenges.

This service is delivered by experienced professionals who have been providing expert advice, since 1999, to our members on a range of subjects including legal issues, employment law, redundancy, disciplinary, grievance, contracts, matrimonial and financial matters.

If you’re already a BVNA member, you can find their contact details here; https://loom.ly/3cWKUIM

Not a BVNA member? Join us today; https://loom.ly/5dcqxuo

05/11/2025

💊 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The aim is to encourage pet owners to return any unused or out-of-date veterinary medicines to veterinary practices.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

03/11/2025

🎆 Fireworks might be enjoyable for us, but they can be really scary for our pets 🐾

During this podcast, our speakers discuss animal behaviour and fear associated with noise (fireworks in particular). They emphasize that fear is a normal survival instinct and should not be punished, and highlight the importance of understanding why an animal is behaving a certain way. They also emphasize the need for pet owners to prepare their homes ahead of time and help manage their own stress, as the owner's emotions can affect their pet's behaviour.

Listen to our podcast here via our Spotify channel, with more advice for pets during fireworks season; https://loom.ly/h2q5Xw4

03/11/2025

We’re excited to announce the winner of a pamper basket for our October prize draw - 🥇 *Jessica Morgan* 🥇

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered 💚

🎉 November Giveaway 🎉 - Tis’ the season to celebrate early! 🎅💫 This month, we’re giving YOU the chance to WIN a Christmas Hamper packed with festive goodies! 🎁🎄

Enter your details here; https://forms.gle/7uxbQL9AY6ijTEaR8

The winner will be announced on Monday 1st December – Good luck! 🍀

Kindly sponsored by; B Braun 💚

03/11/2025

“You Can Go Your Own Way - From medicine to management”: Online CPD 💻

Thank you to all who joined us for this fantastic full-day online CPD event on Saturday 1st November, organised by volunteer BVNA Advocate Carly Kilby.

Providing opportunities for real connection can often be more challenging online, but our speakers and delegates really delivered! Members of the veterinary nursing community came together, openly shared their ideas and experiences, and asked excellent questions to our expert speakers. 🗣

Topics for the day included:
• Being Human in Veterinary Practice
• Better Care, Safer Patients: Enhancing veterinary nursing with QI tools
• Civility Saves Lives: Why communication matters
• Finding Your Identity as a Leader
• Developing Your Coaching Skills to Hold Inspiring Conversations
• Breaking Barriers: Elevating and diversifying the RVN role

Missed out on the live event? We'll be launching the recording on our On-Demand platform very soon.

Congratulations to Carly for delivering such a fabulous event!

View more of our upcoming regional and online CPD events at www.bvna.org.uk/events

02/11/2025

"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

01/11/2025

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; cpd@bvna.co.uk

31/10/2025

💊 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:

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 d...

31/10/2025

🌟 Enter our October prize draw - Join us for BVNA’s diamond 60th anniversary celebrations! 🌟

To say thank you to our members, we’re running a monthly giveaway competition – Enter each month to be in with the chance of winning a range of prizes.

This month we’re giving YOU the chance to WIN a pamper basket packed with goodies to help you relax and unwind 💆‍♀️🕯️🍫

Enter your details here; https://forms.gle/VKHU6H9zgMbGnrj49

Kindly sponsored by Millpledge 💚

The winner will be announced on Monday 3rd November – Good luck! 🍀

⚠️ All entries must be received by midnight tonight, on Friday 31st October ⚠️

31/10/2025

We'd like to take a moment to appreciate our heroes in blue - the exceptional steward team 💚

A friendly and welcoming presence throughout the event, the role of the steward is to assist delegates and visitors wherever needed, being on hand to provide directions or help, and making sure the event runs smoothly overall.

The BVNA Congress steward team has been led by Chief Steward Alison Clark for more than 25 years. They work incredibly hard throughout the whole event - from well before the first delegates arrives, right until the last visitor leaves.

BVNA Congress simply could not run without our dedicated stewards - thank you!