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BVNA is a membership organisation that supports and represents veterinary nurses

Mission Statement - To empower veterinary nurses to develop as individuals and increase their impact on the profession, animal health and welfare.

23/12/2024

🦷 Oral Care Nurse Certificate 2025 - Course opens: Monday 1st March 2025 🦷

Register your place and find out more here; https://loom.ly/wd28MnI

The British Veterinary Dental Association and BVNA have joined forces again to offer a bite sized course worth 9 hours of CPD!

If you should have any queries regarding this course, please contact [email protected]

22/12/2024

🐓 Our Welfare of Pets in Schools Toolkit is available to veterinary professionals, schools and parents, and aims to promote welfare of pets which may be kept in a classroom setting.

The toolkit contains helpful resources from organisations such as The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, The British Hen Welfare Trust, RSPCA, PDSA and Animal Welfare Foundation.

It is available for all, and is a free and easy access resource with downloadable content to help educate schools on responsible pet ownership.

👉 Find out more and access the toolkit here; https://bvna.org.uk/project/welfare-of-pets-in-schools-toolkit/

21/12/2024

💜 Did you know that we have a free and easy to access toolkit available for veterinary nurses affected by chronic illness?

Our chronic illness toolkit also has lots of information and guidance available for managers and colleagues of those affected by a chronic illness or condition, which is paramount if we want to create more awareness and ensure nurses get the right help in the workplace.

Working in the veterinary profession can be challenging, but even more so if you are suffering from a chronic illness or condition, so we hope that this toolkit helps nurses feel less alone, better understood and more likely to receive the support they need.

👉 You can find the toolkit here; https://bvna.org.uk/project/chronic-illness-and-conditions-among-veterinary-nurses/

20/12/2024

Managing pain without opioids: Is it possible?

📆 Wednesday 8th January 2025, 19:00-20:00
🗣️ Jo Murrell BVSc.(hons), PhD, DiplECVAA, MRCVS

One hour of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses! 💻🩺

Opioids have long been the cornerstone of analgesia provision for small animals in the western world. There is good evidence to support their efficacy and in the USA, Europe and the UK there are a few different opioid drugs licensed for use in cats and dogs. Along with licensing comes data to support use and efficacy. Despite their usefulness in small animal analgesia protocols it must be acknowledged that opioids are not readily available worldwide, with restrictions on the veterinary use of opioids being particular rigid in Asia and increasing restrictions in the USA associated with the opioid crisis. There are also a number of different side effects associated with opioid use that are leading to a move to explore more opioid sparing or opioid free analgesia techniques in the veterinary profession.

Learning Points:
✅ Know the side effects of opioids
✅ Learn about alternative drugs to provide analgesia instead of opioids
✅ Know the evidence base for opioid free / sparing analgesia

Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/SeQnw3E

19/12/2024

The SPVS Congress 2025 programme has been designed to provide learnings, guidance and practical tips to anyone starting up, looking to grow as a business, or aiming to progress as a veterinary leader.

Highlighted here are 3 unmissable sessions amongst their fantastic programme, demonstrating the variety of relevant topics to be discussed and the diverse range of speakers excited to share their knowledge and experience with interested fellow professionals; https://loom.ly/0wOtXsM

BVNA members can also get an extra 10% discount, which you can find on the member’s portal here; https://loom.ly/VL8jvo4

19/12/2024

👩‍🎓 BVNA has recently released a Clinical Coach Toolkit to its members, offering a range of accessible resources aimed at those supervising and supporting student veterinary nurses (SVNs).

This toolkit comprises webinars and informational articles, covering a range of topics to assist clinical supervisors in supporting both themselves and their students. The project also provides the opportunity for clinical supervisors to take part in bi-annual meetings led by BVNA.

Additional resources will continue to be added over time, with ideas for content welcomed.

👉 Find out more and access the toolkit here; https://loom.ly/kz5plAg

18/12/2024

💎 BVNA is 60: Celebrate our diamond year with us in 2025! 💎

At the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), we are currently preparing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the association’s launch, which took place on 1st March 1965.

Ahead of our milestone diamond celebrations in 2025, in this blog we delve into the archives to take a look back at the very beginnings of BVNA’s history; https://bvna.org.uk/blog/bvna-is-60-celebrate-our-diamond-year-with-us-in-2025/

Many things have changed in the past 60 years. Yet our core focus has remained constant – at the heart of everything BVNA stands for, is our members.

Whether you have been working in the VN profession for 5 years or 50, we’d love to hear from any BVNA members who have stories or photos they’d like to share to commemorate this special year with us.

17/12/2024

Addisons: The Great Pretender

📆 Tuesday 11th February 2025, 19:30-20:30
🗣️ Lewis Knox RVN NCert (Medical Nursing)

One hour of online CPD for Veterinary Nurses! 💻🩺

This lecture will cover the characteristics and nursing care of a patient with hypoadrenocorticism. Expect to learn about what Addison’s disease is, what the clinical signs are to look out for, along with diagnosing and treatment for Addison’s disease. Learn what to look out for a treatment for Addisonian crisis and as nurses, what key role we can play in the management of this disease.

Learning Points:
✅ Understanding what is Addison’s disease
✅ Recognise the clinical signs of Addison’s disease
✅ Develop knowledge and understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of Addison’s disease
✅ Understanding what an Addisonian crisis is and the nursing care that can be provided

Register and find out more here; https://loom.ly/6QNqBlU

17/12/2024

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a new workforce model for the veterinary professions, aiming to make projections of workforce supply versus demand for veterinary services until 2035.

In response to the report, BVNA President Lyndsay Hughes commented: “BVNA welcomes the work carried out by the RCVS to better understand potential workforce numbers of veterinary professionals over the coming decade. However, we are concerned by the suggestion that the supply of veterinary nurses may exceed demand by 2025. We feel this type of modelling alone does not present a complete picture, and so we encourage the veterinary profession to look at the wider context of how veterinary nurses currently work – and could work in future – in conjunction with this data."

Read more about it here; https://loom.ly/CFlwGWY

17/12/2024

Last week, we launched new guidance surrounding the delegation of Schedule 3 tasks to .

BVNA President, Lyndsay Hughes, commented: “RVNs are highly skilled and trained professionals. Full utilisation of our skillset means we can enhance the delivery of patient care, and do even more to contribute to the veterinary team and business. Importantly, this will also lead to a greater sense of fulfilment and job satisfaction in our roles.

“BVNA looks forward to building upon this work in 2025, as we continue to work to improve interprofessional confidence in delegation to veterinary nurses. Legislative reform is imperative, however positive change within our teams is still very much possible in the meantime.”

Read more and access the guidance here; https://loom.ly/UIi4HOY

16/12/2024

🦷 Oral Care Nurse Certificate 2025 - Register your interest, and find out more here; https://loom.ly/Egt1r30

The British Veterinary Dental Association and BVNA have joined forces again to offer a bite sized course worth 9 hours of CPD!

If you should have any queries regarding this course, please contact [email protected]

15/12/2024

👩‍🎓 Students, do you feel as though you’re constantly juggling work, studying, exams, finances and life outside veterinary nursing?

We hear you, and BVNA’s Student Toolkit can help you manage the load! From revision tips, to signposting to financial assistance and wellbeing resources, this toolkit is designed to provide the help you need, in an easy to access way.

If you have any suggestions for tips and resources you think we should include, please contact us at [email protected].

👉 You can find our student toolkit here; https://bvna.org.uk/project/student-toolkit

14/12/2024

As we move towards the New Year, there is a good chance of fireworks going off nearby. Listen to our podcast here, with more advice for pets during fireworks season; https://loom.ly/b8HqtPk

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.

14/12/2024

💗 Our free-to-access menopause toolkit for veterinary nurses provides signposting for support, plus useful resources for those affected by menopause, or working alongside veterinary nurses experiencing menopause.

We strongly believe that all employers should have a menopause policy and put measures in place to ensure veterinary nurses affected by menopause can carry out the job role without feeling embarrassed or worried that menopausal symptoms will interfere with their everyday work life and career progression.

By working together, both employers and employees can make reasonable adjustments in the workplace to provide a menopause-friendly environment that is inclusive for all.

👉 Find out more and access the toolkit here; https://bvna.org.uk/project/menopause-toolkit/

13/12/2024

Chronic illness impacts around 26 million individuals in the UK, with 10 million experiencing multiple conditions. In the veterinary sector, approximately 1 in 14 veterinary professionals report having at least one disability or chronic illness that hampers their ability to perform daily tasks. There are likely many more who may feel uncomfortable disclosing their struggles. Why is that? Is it fear of judgment, embarrassment, a lack of support, or concerns about job security?

In her blog "Living with a Chronic Illness in the Veterinary Field: A Guide for Veterinary Nurses," Ailish Copp BSc RVN emphasises that it’s crucial to recognise that admitting to having a disability or chronic illness carries no shame or embarrassment. Read more here; https://loom.ly/LCCss94

13/12/2024

💚 We’re here for veterinary nurses 💚

BVNA members can have peace of mind with free access to our Members Advisory Service. This helpful support resource is provided to veterinary nurses when things may get a little tricky.

Employment law may be touched upon during veterinary nurse training, but we often aren’t aware of the questions we may have until specific queries arise.

Our Members Advisory 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.

👉 Find out more here; https://bvna.org.uk/blog/bvna-members-advisory-service-were-here-for-veterinary-nurses/

12/12/2024

The darker months at this time of year may mean we need to pay extra attention to our mental health during the winter.

The BVNA Mental Health Toolkit is crammed full of resources, articles and lived experiences. We hope it will reassure you that if you are struggling with your mental health, you are certainly not alone.

As part of this project, BVNA Council Member Declan Jones sat down with Tamsin Durston RVN, to record a three-part series on supporting ourselves and others with mental health, imposter syndrome, and dealing with the specific challenges which we can find ourselves navigating in the VN profession.

Why not have a listen, perhaps next time you're driving to work or walking the dog, and take a positive step towards supporting your mental health at this time of year 💚

👉 Our Mental Health Toolkit is available to access here; https://bvna.org.uk/project/mental-health-toolkit

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The veterinary profession is coming together again this November to hold an #AntibioticAmnesty! Visit the RUMA website to download lots of resources to help promote the campaign and to encourage your clients to bring their unused antibiotics back to be disposed of; https://loom.ly/aktB9b8 What can you do in your vet practice? ✅ Talk about the Antibiotic Amnesty with your practice team and share information ✅ Have conversations with clients about antimicrobial resistance ✅ Contact owners who have had antibiotics dispensed in recent months to tell them about the amnesty ✅ Display posters in your waiting room ✅ Share resources on your practice social media channels and website ✅ Add stickers to packets of tablets or prescription bags ✅ Modify vaccination booster reminders to include a mention of this initiative ✅ Include details of the amnesty in client newsletters

🎉 Exciting news! The BVNA's Veterinary Nursing Journal (VNJ) has been shortlisted for Membership Publication of the Year at the prestigious PPA Independent Publisher Awards! Our digital transformation journey has enhanced how we serve our 6,500 members – from improved accessibility to interactive features and sustainable publishing practices. Huge thanks to everyone involved with the publication at Salt Media and Latcham. Most importantly, thank you to our members whose engagement drives us to constantly innovate. We’re looking forward to the PPA Awards ceremony on 22 November! 🌟 ➡️ Read more here; https://loom.ly/b5EuNQI #BVNA #WhatVNsDo

⭐ It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford from Friday! ⭐ Join speakers Marie Rippingale and Cassie Woods, for their session on Schedule 3 for equine veterinary nurses. They'll be in Coalport 1 on Friday 11th October 10:30 - 11:30, make sure you come along with lots of ideas and ready to participate! 👉 Find out more information here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford next week! ⭐ Join one of our speakers and exhibitors, Fi Marjoram from Hill's Pet Nutrition, for her sessions in the Pattingham Suite on Saturday 12th October in the Nutrition Stream. Fi will be discussing nutritional support for chronic kidney disease, and the RVN role in supporting dogs and cats with osteoarthritis. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Join one of our speakers, Samantha Lympany-Tier, for her session on "Celebrating the journey: The influence of growth mindset on personal and professional identity", taking place on Friday 11th October 2024, in Ironbridge 3, from 12:00 to 13:00. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Join one of our speakers, Karin Gerber (British Association of Critical Care Nurses) for her session on "Critical care outreach: Critical care without walls", taking place on Friday 11th October 2024, in Pattingham, from 15:30 to 16:30. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford next month! ⭐ Join one of our speakers, Sarah Holliday, for her session on "The past, present and future of surgical oncology", taking place on Friday 11th October 2024, in Ironbridge 1, from 12:00-13:00. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ 1 month to go - It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Here’s one of our speakers, Lacey Pitcher, with more information about her workshop session on neurodiversity, taking place on Friday 11th October 2024, in Coalport 2, from 14:00 to 15:30. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ 1 month to go - It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Here’s one of our speakers, Tawny Kershaw, with more information about her sessions on exotic animal blood sampling and emergency case anaesthesia. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ 2 months to go - It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Here’s one of our speakers, Claire Roberts, with more information about her session on growing a nurse service. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ 2 months to go - It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Here’s one of our speakers, Samantha Lympany-Tier, with more information about her session on exploring animal emotional welfare in veterinary practice. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

⭐ 2 months to go - It’s the countdown to #BVNACongress2024, and we can’t wait for you to join us at Telford in October! ⭐ Here’s one of our speakers, Sophie McMurrough, with more information about her session on Addison's Disease. Addison's Disease is known as the great pretender due to its wide range or waxing and waning clinical signs. With an inability to deal with stress, the Addisonian can present in a sudden crisis, requiring emergency veterinary action. 👉 Find out more information and book your tickets here; www.bvna.org.uk/congress

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