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Voting opens in BVNA council elections
Ten candidates are standing for five seats.
BVNA members have until 7 July to vote.

Voting has opened in this year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA’s) council election.

A total of 10 candidates are vying for three RVN seats and two student seats.

The RVN candidates:
  • Kimberley Boparai
  • Felicity Caldwell
  • Victoria Foulkes
  • Declan Jones
  • Krishna Mistry
  • Cheryl Plimmer
 
The student candidates:
  • Kate Davies
  • Julia Hamilton
  • Poppy Meredith
  • Ell Stokes

Each councillor is elected for a period of three years.

Full and student members will be sent an email with details on how to vote, with voting open until Friday 7 July.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “It is that exciting time of the year again!
 
“I am really pleased to see the list of great candidates that have put themselves forward for election this year. It takes courage and dedication to run for BVNA Council, and the lucky candidates will be shaping the direction of veterinary nursing.
 
“Now is when our members have the chance to vote for the people that they think will represent their voice best on BVNA Council for the next three years. I would urge everyone to read the manifestos, engage with the social media content throughout the election period, and vote.”

Profiles and manifestos for each of the candidates can be read online.

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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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News Shorts
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.