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BSAVA launches new VN Award
Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards announced

The British Small Animals Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced the launch of the BSAVA Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards. It is the BSAVA's intention that the awards “will be for the motivated nurse in primary care practice who would like to expand their knowledge in a specific field.”

The awards are aimed at those who, while not in the position to commit to diploma-level training, still wish to undertake further study and CPD. The program will consist of a two day course with a practical component, a follow-up one day course a couple of months later, two webinars and an online assessment.

Those who complete the program and assessment in a manner that is deemed satisfactory will receive a certificate and a badge. The programmes do not constitute a formally accredited qualification, but the awards do provide a recognition of interest and expertise in a particular field. The BSAVA hope that nurses would renew their award by short refresher course at five year intervals.

Further information about offered courses and relevant dates will be available online soon. If you would like to find out more about the BSAVA Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards please email courses@bsava.com

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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.