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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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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.