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All smiles at the end of VN Week!
We are reaching the end of National Veterinary Nursing Week


As we approach the end of another successful National Veterinary Nursing Week, nurses all round the country have been promoting their profession by getting involved with their communities.

The BVNA predicted this year's event would be the biggest ever, as nurses had lots to celebrate and promote with their recent 50th anniversary. They proved right in their predictions with nurses and veterinary practices up and down the country organising a wide range of events.

Many practices got themselves outside by organising free pet health checks in their local parks.  For example, Hunters Bar Veterinary Clinic in Sheffield, set up mini nurse clinic stands in the middle of picturesque Endliffe park.

Others got quirky and decided to make their event a fun party for all.  For example, the New Era Vets in Jersey, have organised a Mad Hatters Tea Party... 
For the final day of the week they plan to have music, barbecues and a mad hat competition for children!

No matter how you have set out your veterinary nursing day, it is sure to educate the public on the veterinary nurse's role and thus, truly promote the nursing profession within the industry.

Roll on next year!

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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.