BVNA

The aim of the BVNA is to promote animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing.

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"Advanced Anaesthesia; Moving on up with your Anaesthesia Knowledge"
4 hours of in person CPD suitable for RVNs, students & vets!
📍 Bristol Vet Specialists, BS35 4ER
📆 Saturday 21st March 2026, 09:00 - 13:00
Register and find out more info here; https://t.co/16sosiZz86

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Noula Harding is studying at the University Centre Reaseheath & she's completing a research study investigating how social media influences interests in dog breeds & whether online content affects awareness of breed-related health issues. Help Noula here; https://t.co/1iXxnPO2Ka

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The feline charity 'Cats Protection' bring out a fantastic report on the human aspect of cat ownership & how it affects feline behaviour, wellbeing & welfare. Haven't checked it out yet? Find out more on the January thread of the BVNA Behaviour Hub here; https://t.co/MfA8yePWnv

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🦷 Oral Care Nurse Certificate 2026; Registrations now open; https://t.co/QCrjoYPJOG - 📆 Course opens on Mon 2nd March - Delegates will gain knowledge on; 🦷 Dental & oral anatomy 🦷 Periodontal disease & dental treatment options 🦷 Oral care nurse clinics 🦷 Instrument care

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BVNA & ABTC Learning Pathway in Behaviour: Registrations open! 🤩 We're delighted to be collaborating with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council again to present this next Learning Pathway in Behaviour. 👉 Find out more here: https://t.co/KQolycdzTT

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BVNA & AVA Learning Pathway in Anaesthesia; Registrations open! 🤩 We're delighted to be collaborating with the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists to present another Learning Pathway in Anaesthesia, supported by Dechra. More info here; https://t.co/OwMdaJ3Nbi

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Megan Buckle is a fourth-year SVN at Harper Adams University. For her Honours Research Project, she's exploring cat owner’s recognition of osteoarthritis and their understanding of treatment modalities. Help Megan here; https://t.co/1d4U5pbZSx

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The UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have launched a consultation on reform & modernisation of the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. We welcome this consultation, having called for legislative reform for years. More here; https://t.co/oxn8vuLQfT

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Have you listened yet? 🎧🦁 BVNA Council Member Declan Jones recently sat down with SVN Lou Hannah for a fabulous chat about her experience volunteering with big cats. Check it out on the December thread of the BVNA Behaviour Hub here; https://t.co/89soSOuQHA

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"A day in the life of a wound vet nurse" - 5.5 hours of in-person CPD for RVNs!
📆 Saturday 7th March 2026, 09:00 - 16:00
📍 Coleg Gwent, Usk Campus, NP15 1XJ
Speakers; Amelia Sherwood RVN NCert (Anaesth) and Amanda Curtis RVN
👉 Register here; https://t.co/KkTz1D9X25

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Registrations are now open for our new 3-part online CPD event in February on "Stress in Cats, Dogs and People" with speakers Nikki McLeod, Alexandra Taylor and Rapinder Newton! Click here for more information and to book your place; https://t.co/mcFNlcRH87

[BVNA @bvnauk]

BVNA & ABTC Learning Pathway in Behaviour: Registrations are now open! 🤩 We're delighted to be collaborating with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council again to present this next Learning Pathway in Behaviour. 👉 Find out more here: https://t.co/KQolycdzTT

[BVNA @bvnauk]

BVNA & AVA Learning Pathway in Anaesthesia; Registrations are now open! 🤩 We're delighted to be collaborating with the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists to present another Learning Pathway in Anaesthesia, supported by Dechra. More info here; https://t.co/OwMdaJ3Nbi

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Holly Griffin is a 4th year student at Harper Adams Uni. She's chosen to investigate how the timing of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs administration affects postoperative pain response in felines following ovariohysterectomy surgery. Help Holly; https://t.co/mkHCnAYt5b

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🦷 Oral Care Nurse Certificate 2026; Registrations now open; https://t.co/QCrjoYPJOG - 📆 Course opens: Mon 2nd March - Delegates will gain knowledge on; 🦷 Dental & oral anatomy 🦷 Periodontal disease & dental treatment options 🦷 Oral care nurse clinics 🦷 Instrument care

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Isobel Tully is a 4th year SVN at Harper Adams Uni. For her Honours Research Project, she's investigating perioperative anaesthetic support for canine brachycephalic patients & what is currently practiced in the UK. Help Isobel here; https://t.co/zVRmxe3Sci

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📅 SAVE THE DATE 📅 This year’s BVNA Congress will take place between Friday 9th – Sunday 11th October 2026! Please click this link to register your interest and we will contact you when registration opens; https://t.co/wD5IIIkGr8 - We look forward to seeing you there! 🤩

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Bethan Astbury is currently undertaking a BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing at Hartpury & for her research study she's looking at RVN’s perceptions of feeding plan use during the recovery of surgical & medical colic cases in practice. Help Bethan here; https://t.co/Tvuejx0j1K

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Coming soon; Our Feb VNJ! 💻📚 Here are some articles that members can look forward to; 🦴 Distal humeral fracture as a result of a road traffic accident by Ellen Riley | 🦇 First aid for bats by Emma White | 🐶 The welfare implications of ear cropping in dogs by Hannah Armour

[BVNA @bvnauk]

"Advanced Anaesthesia; Moving on up with your Anaesthesia Knowledge"
4 hours of in person CPD suitable for RVNs, students and vets!
📍 Bristol Vet Specialists, BS35 4ER
📆 Saturday 21st March 2026, 09:00 - 13:00
Register and find out more info here; https://t.co/16sosiZz86