Comments BVNA EVENTS

Upcoming events from the BVNA Council ' s regional representatives

Giving veterinary nurses a voice in change

USER-ALT Elly Russell , MA , VetMB , CertAVP ( GSAS ), MRCVS

Where : Online ( webinar ) When : 27 June 2023 19:30 – 20:30 Cost : Free for BVNA members . £ 15 for non-members

In this webinar , Elly will explore the central role veterinary nurses play in understanding and improving how care is delivered and what might stop veterinary nurses feeling able to ask for change . You will leave with some ideas and tips to help you step into leading change .

For details and booking visit https :// members . bvna . org . uk / events .

Making your first step into veterinary nursing : the essential role of the veterinary care assistant

USER-ALT Emma Foreman , DipHE , CVN , DipAVN ( small animal ), ISFM , DipFN , RVN

Where : Online ( webinar ) When : 5 July 2023 19:30 – 20:30 Cost : Free for BVNA members and non-members

In this webinar , Emma will highlight the key tasks undertaken by the veterinary care assistant , their role in the veterinary team , and potential opportunities for career progression .

For details and booking visit https :// members . bvna . org . uk / events .

Skin preparation of the patient

USER-ALT Jayne Gilbert , BSc ( Hons ), RVN , TAQA , DTLLS , NAP

Where : Belvoir Vets , Grantham , NG31 8SR , UK When : 11 September 2023 19:30 – 20:30 Cost : £ 15 for BVNA members , £ 25 for non-members

Jayne will lead an in-person session looking at how we prepare patients for surgery and examining what the evidence base suggests we should be doing and why . Following a practical demonstration ( on ourselves ) looking at new techniques , you should feel comfortable and competent in new skin prep techniques .

For details and booking visit https :// members . bvna . org . uk / events .

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