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BVNA seeks nominations for 2023 awards
Nomations close on 31 July 2023.
Chance to recognise individuals who are making a difference.

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has opened nominations for this year’s BVNA Award, which will celebrate those who have worked to empower, promote and improve the profession.

The four categories for this year are:

VNJ Writer of the Year Award: for articles published in VNJ which have encouraged discussions, or positive change, or improved clinical standards in practice.

BVNA Vet of the Year: for veterinary surgeons who actively promote and empower nurses.
 
BVNA Equine Vet Nurse of the Year: for equine RVNs who promote excellence in their role to clients and/or colleagues.
 
BVNA Nursing Empowerment Award: for veterinary nurses who promote the VN profession to clients and employees, or who tirelessly promotes others.

All four categories will remain open for nominations until 31 July 2023. The awards ceremony and prize giving will take place at BVNA Congress on Saturday, 7 October 2023.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “At BVNA, we are incredibly excited to announce this year’s four award categories. Our Awards Ceremony at BVNA Congress is a real highlight for us, as it provides a fantastic opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the inspiring work that individuals do. However, even being nominated for an award provides recognition and a real boost to that individual.
 
“Our VNJ Writer of the Year Award makes a return for 2023, but three of this year’s categories are brand new. These new categories reflect and celebrate the wider team dynamic of the veterinary nursing role. We want to recognise the vets who empower veterinary nurses to maximise their role within the vet-led team, plus celebrate the veterinary nurses working in equine practice who whole-heartedly champion their role. Finally, our awards also reflect this year’s theme of Empowerment, to celebrate veterinary nurses who consistently promote their profession and empower others.
 
“Please take five minutes of your time to look at the categories, and nominate a person who you feel deserves to be recognised. We look forward to reading about all the inspiring and empowering individuals who are nominated this year.”

Nominations can be made online.

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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.