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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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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.