Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 22nd June 2016
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

In pictures: CQ graduation 2016

New veterinary nurses celebrate at special graduation ceremony in London

New graduates collect their scrolls
Newly qualified veterinary nurses enjoyed a special celebration of their achievements at London's Central Hall.

 
A special ceremony was held in Westminster this month to mark the graduation of 39 new veterinary nurses from Central Qualifications (CQ). Accompanied by their families and friends, new graduates celebrated their achievements at Central Hall in London on 11 June.


Mark Evans
TV vet and animal welfare advocate, Mark Evans, gave an inspirational keynote speech, urging nurses to seize opportunities and never underestimate their value.


cq audience
The ceremony was attended by graduates and their friends and families, as they celebrated the beginning of their journeys in the profession.


BVNA past and current presidents
Current BVNA president Sam Morgan and past president Fiona Andrew attended the graduation (right and far right).


graduate will scroll and badge
Graduates collected a special scroll and badge to commemorate their achievements.


Martin Barrow, CQ chair of governors
Chair of CQ governors, Martin Barrow, said: "Today is about recognising the hard work and achievements of our graduates, and wishing them the very best in their veterinary nursing careers."


group photo
Keynote speaker Mark Evans told the new graduates: "This is your time to fly. What a great time to be taking off!"

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

News Story 1
 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. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

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