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BVNA Congress 7-9 October 2016: Registration Now Open

Registration for the annual British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress is now open. As the largest veterinary nursing event in the UK, it is a great opportunity to undertake meaningful CPD, network with other veterinary nurses and keep up with the latest products and developments.

The College of Animal Welfare will be there, this year at stand number C003. If you are going, please come along and speak to us about placements, training and CPD.

Further information, and details about how to register, can be found on the BVNA website.

RCVS and VN Councils election results for 2016

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have announced the results of the 2016 RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections. All candidates will take up their positions at the annual RCVS day, this year taking place on Friday 15th July 2016 at the Royal Institute of British Architects.

The six places available on the RCVS council will be taken by:

  • Christopher Barker (2,838 votes)
  • Amanda Boag (2,689 votes)
  • Kit Sturgess (2,586 votes)
  • Stephen May (2,452 votes)
  • Melissa Donald (New member: 2,532 votes)
  • Lucie Goodwin (New member: 2,307 votes)

Stephen May has been reelected and will serve as Junior Vice-President of the RCVS for 2016-2017.

The two places available on VN Council will be taken by new members:

  • Matthew Rendle (547 votes)
  • Racheal Marshall (537 votes)

To find out more about the successful candidates you can visit the RCVS website.