Contents
BVNA news 6
BVNA Council The 2023 BVNA Council election candidates
BVNA campaigns Update on the Protect the Title campaign
Employment Data protection in the veterinary practice
Employment Career chat : transferring veterinary nursing skills to a new career
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Science shorts 16
Clinical Sustainability in the veterinary practice
Clinical The equine nurse ' s guide to colic surgery
Clinical The efficacy of veterinary nurse-led clinics in managing canine obesity
Clinical Airway management in small animal anaesthesia
BVNA regional events Upcoming events from the BVNA Council ' s regional reps
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Professional development notes 58
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