British Veterinary Nursing Association
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May- 2025 -27 MayVeterinary
BVA brands CMA proposals ‘disproportionate’ and ‘unworkable’
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) potential remedies working paper “disproportionate and in some cases unworkable”. The trade body has raised “serious concerns” that the remedies are disproportionate to the issues they seek to address and will unfairly impact smaller independent practices. It…
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Sep- 2024 -11 SeptemberManufacturers
Bella and Duke appoints in-house veterinary advisor
Bella and Duke has announced the appointment of Carolanne Cicero to the role of veterinary advisor. Cicero brings over 16 years of experience having worked for a veterinary triage company and most recently as a nutrition specialist. She holds a diploma in Feline Friendly Nursing and Behaviour as well as…
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Jul- 2024 -11 JulyVeterinary
BVNA appoints new council members
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced the appointment of Simone Bennett RVN, Hamish Morrin RVN and Helen Stewart RVN to fill three full (RVN) seats on its board of council. The three successful candidates will be presented to the BVNA AGM for ratification on Sunday 13 October 2024.…
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2 JulyManufacturers
Zoetis UK partners with BVNA
Zoetis UK Ltd has announced a new partnership with the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to work together to champion the role of the veterinary nursing profession plus those working in veterinary care assistance positions, in the advancement of care for small animals. The partnership will involve Zoetis sharing knowledge…
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Jun- 2020 -9 JuneCoronavirus
BVNA calls off 2020 congress
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced the 47th BVNA congress will not go ahead this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The congress, which was due to take place in October this year, made the decision to cancel due to a number of BVNA members, exhibitors and speakers,…
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Nov- 2019 -20 NovemberVeterinary
VN Futures initiative launches School Ambassadors Pilot
VN Futures is launching a new School Ambassadors Pilot this November, to address the need for highlighting and supporting pathways into the veterinary nursing (VN) profession. The pilot is the result of the VN Futures’ Sustainable Workforce Working Group and is set to run for approximately 12 months with regular…
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyAppointment
VN Futures board appoints new chair
The VN Futures board, which oversees and sets priorities for the VN Futures initiative, met for the fourth time, in June, at the Kennel Club’s main offices in London to discuss the continuing delivery of the project. Discussions at the meeting on 19 June included a review of the first…
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Dec- 2018 -5 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Stop ‘irresponsible’ use of pets in adverts, vets urge
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have said it’s time to address the “irresponsible depiction” of pets across all forms of advertising to tackle the normalisation of poor animal health and welfare. According to the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, eight in 10 vets in the UK (83 percent)…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneVeterinary
RCVS to consult on new veterinary nursing qualifications framework
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be asking the veterinary professions for their view on a proposed new framework for post-registration veterinary nursing qualifications next month. It will aim to enhance the structure of the veterinary nursing career and introduce an Advanced Veterinary Nurse status. The proposed framework…
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Mar- 2018 -28 MarchEvents
Future of vet nursing discussed at BSAVA Congress
The future of the veterinary nursing profession will be high on the agenda at the upcoming British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month with a whole stream of events related to the VN Futures project. VN Futures, a joint project between the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)…
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