VNJ Volume 40 (5) October 2025 | Page 4

Contents

BVNA News How to get involved in the reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
BVNA Council Introducing the 2025 – 2026 BVNA Council members
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Employment Disclosure of criminal convictions
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Opinion Veterinary nurse prescriber: A VN ' s perspective on how the role could be implemented
Clinical Diet and accommodation of the domestic guinea pig population – a literature review
Clinical Does the level of outdoor access at home affect stress behaviours in hospitalised cats?
Clinical Clinical signs of aural disease in rabbits and the related impact of selective breeding
Clinical How VNs can support owners before, during and after the euthanasia of their pet
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