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BVNA announces Special Recognition Award
New award added to ceremony

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have announced that a 'Special Recognition Award' will be added to this year's awards ceremony taking place at BVNA Congress in October.

It was considered by BVNA Council that, this year, the veterinary nursing team at Edinburgh's Telford College deserved recognition for their successful campaign to safeguard the veterinary nursing course in the face of closure due to financial cutbacks.

Over the last few years, veterinary nursing education has faced significant changes in the way that courses are delivered and students supported whilst on placement. Telford College's veterinary nursing team have continued to manage the changes to the course whilst raising awareness of the vital need for this provision in Scotland with everyone from MSPs to the management of the college.

As a result, the course has been retained and at least 24 full time and part-time veterinary nurse training positions for employed student veterinary nurses in practice across Scotland have been assured.

BVNA Congress will take place from the 5 - 7th October, at Telford International Centre in Shropshire. 

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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.