Today we have launched registrations for our annual three-day Congress, taking place this year between Friday 9th and Sunday 11th October 2026 at Telford International Centre. We’d love to see you there!

Long-established as the UK’s largest event dedicated to veterinary nurses, this year’s BVNA Congress will embrace a theme of ‘Compassion and Empathy’.

At a time when the veterinary nursing profession continues to navigate both challenges and opportunities, we’re inviting members to come together and share in the strength of community – leaving you feeling energised, supported and inspired.

Tickets are now on sale, with a special launch discount available until 30 April 2026.

As a BVNA member, you have exclusive access to a special member discount. Register here.

The BVNA Congress Preview Scientific Programme can also be found here.

Key features for 2026

Responding to your feedback, we’ve carefully developed a varied programme to reflect the diverse career pathways shaped by veterinary nurses.

With all learning tailored to the specific needs of the veterinary nursing profession, lecture streams include:

• Daily headline ‘Compassion and Empathy’ stream, with keynote speaker Linda Ryan
• Dedicated streams for referral and first opinion nursing
• Anaesthesia and analgesia
• Emergency and critical care
• Advanced clinical nursing
• Nutrition
• Equine nursing
• Wildlife, exotics and zoo
• Student
• Veterinary care assistants

Hands-on and small group learning will also be on offer, with practical workshops available to book on a first-come, first-serve basis. Boost your skills and confidence in laboratory techniques, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, wound management, CPR, and more.

Learning and community

At BVNA Congress, learning and community go hand-in-hand:

• Visit the large yet friendly exhibition between lectures to network with exhibitors, or meet with friends and colleagues
• The BVNA ‘Makers Market’ will be returning in 2026, along with a new Nurse-Led CPD Market – supporting veterinary nurses with small businesses and side-hustles
• New for 2026, the Exhibition Hub Theatre will provide interactive discussions, sharing ideas and greater insight into the latest industry developments.

We also invite you to the annual BVNA Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony, taking place on Friday 9th October. With a ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme, we’ll be providing much-needed downtime to relax and celebrate with friends.

Message from BVNA President, Sarah Holliday:

Sarah says: “I am delighted to invite the veterinary nursing community to join us for BVNA Congress 2026, which consistently delivers a high-energy and inspiring event dedicated to our unique profession. Alongside opportunities to develop our professional skills and knowledge, we’re proud to also provide a vital source of peer support.

“My presidential theme of ‘Compassion and Empathy’ will be reflected throughout the event and scientific programme. As veterinary nurses, we provide skilled care for our patients and veterinary clients, and we also support our colleagues around us. The traits of compassion and empathy underpin everything we do. However, it can be easy to overlook the importance of taking care of ourselves. I am looking forward to providing a timely reminder to the profession to promote our own self-kindness and care – enabling us to remain resilient and thrive in our work.

“I will also be honoured to celebrate our profession during our annual Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony. BVNA will be announcing our 2026 award categories in the coming months – please take the opportunity to nominate an individual who deserves this recognition.

“At BVNA, we’re so proud of the friendly and warm atmosphere that delegates can always expect when they visit BVNA Congress – whether attending as a solo visitor or as part of a group. I look forward to seeing you there this year!”

Book your tickets today

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the veterinary nursing event of the year. For more information and to register, visit; www.bvna.org.uk/congress.