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BVNA announce Council nominees
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All council members are elected veterinary nurses who have a common desire to represent the veterinary nuring profession.

New Council members to be formally ratified during annual AGM

Details of the BVNA Council nominees for 2015-2016 have been announced.

Full Council member nominees are Annere Creighton RVN, Erika Feilberg RVN, Sam McMillan VTS (Anaesthesia) DipAVN(Med) DipHE RVN and Nimisha Patel RVN.

This year there are also two student member seats on BVNA Council. Nominees for these are Evangeline Morrison and Danielle Peacock.

The BVNA Council consists of a maximum of 12 members from across the UK who work hard to fit in in BVNA business around family and work life on a voluntary basis.

All Council members are elected veterinary nurses who have a common desire to represent the veterinary nuring profession. As well as meeting every six to eight weeks at the BVNA office in Harlow, Council members also undertake individual roles, chosen by themselves and building on their own personal strengths and experience.

The new Council members will be formally ratified onto BVNA Council at the BVNA's AGM on Sunday 11 October at Telford International Centre, Shropshire. You can read more about the candidates and see their manifestos on the BVNA website.

Full details will also be published within the September issue of the Veterinary Nursing Journal. 

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.