How to get the most from your BVNA membership

Get support from BVNA

Members can benefit from the support of BVNA , both personally and professionally .

Financial support

Financial assistance is available to members through several funds , for education or in times of hardship .

BVNA training and courses

Members have discounted access to Pathway courses , such as oral care , anaesthesia and behaviour .

BVNA Members Advisory Service ( BMAS )

BMAS provides an employment and human resources support service to BVNA members , 24 / 7 .

Veterinary Nursing Journal ( VNJ )

The international , peer-reviewed journal VNJ is available in interactive digital form , free of charge , to members .

Get involved with BVNA

There are lots of rewarding and flexible ways members can get involved with BVNA .

BVNA Council

Council members are integral to BVNA ' s strategy development and representation of the profession .

BVNA regional representatives ( RRs )

RRs raise awareness of our profession in the community and support veterinary nurses in their region .

BVNA Congress

Congress is a popular annual 3-day professional and social event , for which members get discounted tickets .

Make a difference with BVNA

Members can participate in a number of campaigns and initiatives on behalf of veterinary nurses .

Protect the Title

A campaign to obtain statutory protection of the title ‘ veterinary nurse ’, to improve confidence in , and awareness of , the veterinary nursing role .

VN Futures

An ongoing joint initiative with the RCVS , which aims to ensure that veterinary nursing is a vibrant , rewarding and sustainable profession .

Menopause Toolkit

A toolkit that provides signposting to menopause support and useful resources for those affected or working with veterinary staff experiencing menopause .

Student Toolkit

A toolkit developed to support student members through their veterinary nurse training . It features helpful guidance , tips and signposting .

Welfare of Pets in Schools Toolkit

A toolkit created to help teachers and parents understand the best approach to keeping animals in a school environment .

Further information

Scan the QR code or visit www . bvna . org . uk / membership .

BVNA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS IN BRIEF

• VNJ online ( print on request )

• Access to financial support

• Mentoring and e-learning

• Volunteering opportunities

• Online CPD and webinars

• Members ' forum

• Access to BMAS

• Links to other organisations

• Discounted BVNA events