Nikki Ruedisueli, RVN | VNJ Editor | nicola @ bvna. co. uk

You can read the full 2026 scientific programme from page 8, and you can also find it on the BVNA website at https:// bvna. org. uk / wp-content / uploads / 2026 / 02 / Congress-Scientific-Programme-2026. pdf. There is something for everyone at our packed 3-day event. We have streams for the general practitioner, referral nurse, advanced nurses, students and VCAs.

A particular highlight of Congress is the annual awards evening and dinner dance on the Friday night, which is a chance to dress up in formalwear or fancy dress. This year, the theme is a winter wonderland ball. We hope to see you there!

If you have a project you ' ve completed in practice, an interesting case study or a dissertation you ' re proud of, consider entering this year ' s VNJ Live event at BVNA Congress. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a project or clinical audit you may want to complete in the future, email us and we can support you through the process, or visit the VNJ Live sessions at Congress and chat to one of the team.

as a veterinary nurse. In an article sponsored by Zoetis, Michelle Greaves provides a practical guide to Cytopoint rechecks for dermatology patients. And Katie Abbotts discusses feline blood transfusions, emphasising the importance of blood typing and cross-matching.

Ashlee Hoffman and Katie Jewiss discuss the pros and cons of feeding a raw diet to dogs, to help veterinary nurses be fully informed and able to advise clients. Mary Beth Mulligan discusses surgery for patients with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and highlights the importance of reducing stress and using careful planning to mitigate any deterioration in the patient ' s condition perioperatively.

Plus, Holly Vidler discusses the care given to a dog having dorsal laminectomy surgery and the challenges of specific behavioural issues. Finally, Zoe Chapman discusses some common spinal cases that may present to first opinion or referral practices and the key nursing considerations required for optimal outcomes.

So, sit back and enjoy your VNJ. As always, please contact us with any feedback you may have; this is your journal and we couldn ' t produce it without you.

We have some great articles for you in this issue. Charlotte Rodia, Senior Learning Content Writer for the RCVS Academy, shares her fascinating career journey

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Volume 41( 3) • June 2026

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