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In pictures: CQ graduation 2016

New veterinary nurses celebrate at special graduation ceremony in London

New graduates collect their scrolls
Newly qualified veterinary nurses enjoyed a special celebration of their achievements at London's Central Hall.

 
A special ceremony was held in Westminster this month to mark the graduation of 39 new veterinary nurses from Central Qualifications (CQ). Accompanied by their families and friends, new graduates celebrated their achievements at Central Hall in London on 11 June.


Mark Evans
TV vet and animal welfare advocate, Mark Evans, gave an inspirational keynote speech, urging nurses to seize opportunities and never underestimate their value.


cq audience
The ceremony was attended by graduates and their friends and families, as they celebrated the beginning of their journeys in the profession.


BVNA past and current presidents
Current BVNA president Sam Morgan and past president Fiona Andrew attended the graduation (right and far right).


graduate will scroll and badge
Graduates collected a special scroll and badge to commemorate their achievements.


Martin Barrow, CQ chair of governors
Chair of CQ governors, Martin Barrow, said: "Today is about recognising the hard work and achievements of our graduates, and wishing them the very best in their veterinary nursing careers."


group photo
Keynote speaker Mark Evans told the new graduates: "This is your time to fly. What a great time to be taking off!"

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.