Keynote Speech

USER-ALT Nicola Lakeman , MSc BSc ( Hons ), RVN , VTS ( Nutrition )

Nicola is the Nutrition Manager for IVC Evidensia and has contributed to many veterinary publications and textbooks . She is editor of Aspinall ’ s Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing and a consultant editor on The Veterinary Nurse . Nicola has won the BVNA / Blue Cross Award for Animal Welfare , SQP Veterinary Nurse of the Year , and SQP Nutritional Advisor of the Year . She has recently gained her master ’ s degree in Advanced Veterinary Nursing at Glasgow University . Nicola ' s inspiring keynote talk will be about building resilience .

Advanced Nursing ( Surgical )

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Passionate about surgical nursing ? This stream is perfect for RVNs looking to advance their skills and knowledge . Featuring dentistry , orthopaedics , surgical wounds and safe surgery for rabbits , there ’ s something for everyone . We will also welcome RCVS Knowledge to discuss the development of its Canine Cruciate Registry .

Behaviour

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The ever-popular behaviour stream returns to provide visitors with implementable strategies to help nurses meet the behavioural needs of their patients – whether canine , feline , equine or exotic . Delegates will also learn more about the newly launched Learning Pathway in Behaviour , a joint project between BVNA and ABTC .

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