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BVNA Congress 2023 tickets go on sale
The BVNA Congress was first held in 1973.

This year’s congress will mark 50 years since the first one.

Tickets have gone on sale for this year’s BVNA Congress, which be held at Telford International Centre from Friday, 6 October to Sunday, 8 October 2023.

The BVNA Congress was first held in 1973 and the annual event is still going strong 50 years later. The milestone anniversary will be celebrated during this year's event.

The theme for this year is ‘Empowerment’ and the event will aim to inspire delegates to make positive changes to their veterinary nursing practice.  

There will be the regular presentation of the BVNA bursaries and BVNA awards, as well as lecture streams including:

  • Advanced nursing (medical and surgical)
  • Anaesthesia and analgesia
  • Nursing the feline patient
  • Care for the geriatric patient
  • Exotics & zoo nursing
  • Equine
  • Student

This year the congress will be in-person only, unlike the last two hybrid congresses during which lectures were live-streamed and special events were organised for those attending remotely. Recordings of this year's lectures will subsequently be made available after the event for registered delegates.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “BVNA are so excited to welcome the veterinary nursing profession back to our Congress in 2023. Not only is this a regular highlight on the veterinary nursing calendar, but celebrating our milestone 50th year will make this event even more special.
 
“The scientific programme provides a great variety of lectures and workshops – and I’m especially looking forward to the Cardiology lectures and Empowerment stream. Make sure you join us for the Fringe events across the weekend including those delivered by VNFutures – here you will have the opportunity to lead the conversation on what matters to you and the veterinary nursing profession.
 
“Finally, BVNA Congress also provides the perfect space to unwind and catch up with colleagues and friends – whether you’re networking in the exhibition, or joining us for either of our fabulous social events. We can’t wait to celebrate our extra-special Golden year with you!”

 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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.