British Veterinary Nursing Association
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Dec- 2017 -12 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Government drafts Bill on animal sentience
Responding to the campaign to enshrine Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty into UK law, the Government has today (12 December) published a draft Bill, which sets out that the government “must have regard to the welfare needs of animals as sentient beings in formulating and implementing government policy”. The…
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Oct- 2017 -11 OctoberFeatures
Outgoing BVNA president Samantha Morgan looks back on her time in office
In October 2017, Samantha Morgan hands the presidency of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to her successor, Wendy Nevins, during the BVNA Congress 2017. Pet Gazette caught up with Sam to to discuss her two years within the role. What would you say were your greatest achievements, as president?…
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10 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Blue Cross awards top vet nurse of the year
Fiona Leathers from Bonnybridge has been named ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ by Blue Cross pet charity. Fiona, who is a veterinary nurse at A & G Vets on Main Street in the Falkirk village, received 16 nominations from clients and colleagues. She was nominated for going “above and beyond…
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9 OctoberCurrent Affairs
9 out of 10 vets experience intimidating behaviour
85 percent of vets report that either they or a member of their team have felt intimidated by a client’s language or behaviour, according to a new survey. Veterinary professionals are experiencing a high level of intimidation from clients bringing their animals into practices across the UK, according to the BVA.…
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Sep- 2017 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New BVA president hopes to ‘work together’
Senior lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) John Fishwick was today announced as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2017/2018. After graduating from Cambridge University in 1985, John worked in small animal and farm animal general practice. Specialising in cattle health and production, he became a lecturer…
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Apr- 2017 -4 AprilCurrent Affairs
Are we killing our pets with kindness? asks BVA
Recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals, according to new findings released for National Pet Month, in April 2017. More than one in five of veterinary professionals (23 percent) said the number one thing they…
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Mar- 2017 -16 MarchLatest News
Mental health discussed at BSAVA Congress
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be raising awareness of its Mind Matters Initiative at the BSAVA Congress next month. It will be hosting a reception to promote the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Awards, amongst a number of other activities. Staff from the RCVS will be on Stand 103…
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Jan- 2017 -12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50,000 back BSL campaign
More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds within the UK. In August the RSPCA launched the campaign which calls for the Government to hold a public inquiry into section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), which uses…
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Nov- 2016 -10 NovemberLatest News
UK pets at risk as two-thirds of owners unaware of welfare needs
Only one in three pet owners (35 percent) are familiar with their pet’s legal welfare needs, reveals a coalition of veterinary organisations ahead of the tenth anniversary of the landmark Animal Welfare Acts (8 November). Despite over half of UK households owning a pet, findings from the veterinary charity PDSA…
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7 NovemberCurrent Affairs
UK pets at risk as two-thirds of owners unaware of welfare needs
Only one in three pet owners (35 percent) are familiar with their pet’s legal welfare needs, reveals a coalition of veterinary organisations ahead of the tenth anniversary of the landmark Animal Welfare Acts (8 November). Despite over half of UK households owning a pet, findings from the veterinary charity PDSA…
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