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Have your say on who represents you
BVNA president Kirstie Shield
BVNA president Kirstie Shield encourages motivated nurses to consider running for council.
BVNA urges veterinary nurses to nominate for council elections

The BVNA is calling for veterinary nurses to have their say on who represents them by standing for election to the council or nominating a willing candidate.

President of the BVNA Kirstie Shield said: "BVNA's success depends on a strong council team, as well as our fantastic team of regional coordinators.

"We're looking for professional and motivated veterinary nurses who enjoy getting involved in current issues and can provide a strong commitment to promoting the ideals of the BVNA and the veterinary nursing profession.

"As the only representative association for veterinary nurses in the UK, BVNA Council work for, and on behalf of our members. Come and join us to be part of the contribution towards the future of our profession!"

Both full and student members of the BVNA may stand for election on the council. All nominees will be contacted to ensure they are willing to stand and will be asked to submit a passport-sized photo and brief manifesto.

A list of nominees, their photos and manifestos will be published in the Veterinary Nursing Journal in September and the successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October 14 at the Telford International Centre.

Nomination forms can be found on the BVNA website and emailed to bvna@bvna.co.uk when completed. All forms must be received by no later than April 30.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."