The British Veterinary Nursing Association

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]

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 The aim is to encourage pet owners to return any unused or out-of-date veterinary medicines to veterinary practices.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

🌟 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://lnkd.in/ejXqh6Ry 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 ⚠️

We'd like to take a moment to appreciate our heroes in blue - the #BVNACongress2025 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 exceptional stewards - thank you!

6 hours of online CPD for veterinary nurses! "You can go your own way - From medicine to management" 📆 Saturday 1st November 2025, 09:00 - 16:00 📍 Online CPD Speakers; 🗣️ Helen Silver-MacMahon MSc PSCHF, Cert VNECC, DipAVN (surg), Cert SAN, RVN "Being human in veterinary practice" "Civility saves lives: Why communication matters" 🗣️ Alison Mann BSc (hons), RVN, Dip AVN (small animal), PG cert (Coaching and Mentoring) "Finding your identity as a leader" "Developing your coaching skills to hold inspiring conversations" 🗣️ Lou Northway CertVNECC Ncert(Anaesth) RVN "Better care, safer patients: Enhancing veterinary nursing with quality improvement tools" 🗣️ Lacey Quinn Daniels RVN "Breaking barriers: Elevating and diversifying the RVN role" Find out more and register here; https://loom.ly/oXFmx2E

During #BVNACongress2025, we were joined by a panel of expert speakers to explore the work on potential #VeterinarySurgeonsAct reform, led by the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) throughout 2025 so far. As a key stakeholder within this process, BVNA has championed the voice of the veterinary nursing profession throughout. We are delighted to share the recording of this session, which provided more information on the process of legislative change, including the work undertaken so far, next steps and timelines. The panel also discussed the potential implications of VSA reform for veterinary professionals and practices, including opportunities for future ways of working, and how this could impact veterinary nurses alongside the wider veterinary team. 👉 Find out more; https://loom.ly/X_SoMwo

Our busy exhibition hall at BVNA Congress is always a vibrant hive of activity, and this year was no different! A wide range of veterinary and animal care organisations took the opportunity to exhibit with us in 2025 – with their teams enthusiastically engaging with delegates, while contributing to the warm and welcoming atmosphere that we’re so proud of. 🍃 We celebrate our exhibitors through a series of annual awards, which credit companies for their commitment to sustainable practices when attending BVNA Congress, as well as an overall prize for ‘Best Stand’. Presented by then-BVNA President Lyndsay Hughes (now Senior Vice President) during Happy Hour at BVNA Congress, we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Exhibitor Awards. 👉 Read more here; https://loom.ly/gTiGTc8 #BVNACongress2025

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.

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

✨ Congratulations to Rebecca Mullen, the winner of our BVNA Congress 2025 Exhibition Hunt Competition! A £1,000 cash prize is heading your way! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who took part in the exhibition hunt, and to all of our wonderful exhibitors who made it possible 💚 Just as a reminder for your diaries; Our 2026 Congress will take place on 9-11 October at Telford International Centre! 📆