VETERINARY NURSING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1965

The home of the British Veterinary Nursing Association

Who We Are

We exist to empower veterinary nurses to develop as individuals and increase their impact on the profession and animal welfare.

Reasons to join our community

Join our community where you will be kept up-to-date on relevant industry news; continue to learn, and develop your education; network online and face-to-face with your peers; increase your professional knowledge; and share best practice.

We offer flexible ways to pay membership fees: your options are to pay in monthly or quarterly instalments, or pay annually. This helps some members manage the membership payments more easily and make membership more affordable.

CPD

Providing in-person and online events, online courses and the largest sole veterinary nursing Congress

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Toolkits

Access to a variety of toolkits, including chronic illness, pets in school, menopause plus many more

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Members Advisory Service

Have peace of mind with access to the Members Advisory Service providing advice on employment law, financial matters, and many other issues

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VNJ - Veterinary Nursing Journal

The VNJ has peer reviewed articles, features & case studies for all levels of veterinary nurse. Available online or print

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Career Pathways

Increase your knowledge in areas of special interest - choose from a range of modular courses and career pathways

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Member Discounts

Large discounts on income protection insurance, publications and training courses

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Our featured events and news

Featured Event

BVNA Congress 2024

11/10/2024 from 8:00 am
Telford International Centre, International Way, Telford TF3 4JH, UK

Language – how important is it for dogs and cats under veterinary care?

Language is important to all species. How dogs and cats communicate with each other, and importantly for veterinary staff, how […]

Updates from our Blog

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Clinical Coach Network Toolkit.

BVNA launches toolkit for Clinical Coaches

BVNA Congress.

BVNA Congress 2024 – Four weeks to go!

BVNA News.

RCVS News: Updated standards framework for veterinary nurse training published

Free CPD videos.

Language – how important is it for dogs and cats under veterinary care?