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Central College welcomes new lecturer
  Donna Lewis 

BVNA past-president teaches future veterinary nurses

Central College of Animal Studies has announced the appointment of Donna Lewis as veterinary nursing qualifications lecturer.

The college's centre, which is based in Kent, describes Donna as a great asset to students.

Donna has worked in the veterinary industry for more than 30 years and was appointed president of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) in 2009.

Prior to this, she has been elected to the BVNA Council, held the post of regional co-ordinator team leader for the association and lectured in another college's veterinary nursing department.

In 2010, Donna took on the role of BVNA regional coordinator for Kent, organising good-quality and affordable continuing professional development courses for veterinary nurses in the area.

She said: "I am thrilled to be joining the team at Central College of Animal Studies. I am thoroughly looking forward to meeting my new students very soon and to supporting them in realising their ambitions of becoming a veterinary nurse."

Donna's particular areas of interest are pet insurance, feline behaviour and geriatrics.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk