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BVNA nears its 5000th member
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BVNA was formed in March 1965 by a group of voluntary veterinary nurses.
Double celebration during golden jubilee year

As it celebrates its 50th birthday this year, the BVNA is also set to reach another major milestone - its 5000th member.

The organisation, which represents veterinary nurses in the UK, was formed in March 1965 by a group of volunteer nurses who wanted to share their news and offer support to other veterinary nurses.

In its first meeting, the BVNA agreed on its aim - 'to foster and promote the standard of veterinary nursing' - which remains at the heart of the organisation today.

By September 1965, the association had grown its membership to 28 nurses. Now, in its golden jubilee year, it will soon sign up its 5000th member.

To celebrate this milestone, the 5000th member will be awarded lifetime membership and a complimentary day at BVNA Congress.

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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."