During BVNA Congress 2025, we were joined by a panel of expert speakers to explore the work which has been led by the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) throughout 2025 so far. As a key stakeholder within this process, BVNA has championed the voice of the veterinary nursing profession throughout.

We are delighted to share the recording of this session, which provided more information on the process of legislative change, including the work undertaken so far, next steps and timelines.

The panel also discussed the potential implications of VSA reform for veterinary professionals and practices, including opportunities for future ways of working, and how this could impact veterinary nurses alongside the wider veterinary team.

Thank you to our speakers within this session;

• Natasha Widdowson, Head of Veterinary Policy, Defra
• Lyndsay Hughes, BVNA President
• Rob Williams, BVA President
• Ben Myring, Head of Policy, Insight, and Public Affairs, RCVS