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BVNA 2016 bursaries open to applications
Veterinary nurses looking for help to fund their training or CPD can now apply for the BVNA’s range of bursary schemes.
Veterinary nurses can apply until 31 May

Veterinary nurses looking for help to fund their training or CPD can now apply for the BVNA’s range of bursary schemes.

Applications for the 2016 bursaries are open until the 31 May 2016 and include:

The BVNA Educational Bursary, which offers up to £500 for veterinary nurses or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary, which provides a fund of £3,000 to help defray the costs of veterinary nurse training. These costs may be course fees or other costs of an educational nature.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Degree Bursary, where an amount of £3,000 is available for one degree student. This will be distributed equally over a period of three years to help with the costs associated with training. Again, these costs may be course fees, or other costs of an educational nature.

To find out more about the bursaries and to apply, visit www.bvna.org.uk.

 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.