Vetlife was selected as BVNA’s Charity of the Year for 2022-2023 by our current President, Charlotte Pace. We recognise the invaluable work that Vetlife do to ensure there is support in place for anyone in the veterinary community in difficulty. Knowing that there is someone available to talk to, at whatever time of day, is a lifeline for veterinary professionals.

We are inviting all BVNA members and the wider veterinary nursing community to raise funds to support Vetlife’s important work. Between Monday 13th and Friday 17th February 2023, we are celebrating the BVNA ‘Have a Heart Week’ – and we’d love for you to join us by donating or creating a fundraising event of your own!

We have a fantastic schedule of events taking place, plus we’ll be releasing blogs and resources throughout the week too. These are all free to access; we just ask that you consider making a small contribution to Vetlife via BVNA’s JustGiving page.

Today, we are discussing combatting loneliness in leadership positions. Lyndsay Hughes RVN, Alex Taylor RVN and Jo Oakden RVN all have experience as RVNs in leadership roles, and joined us for a pre-recorded discussion panel to share their experiences of loneliness in these positions. We hope this resource helps others, who may be in a similar situation, to recognise they are not alone.

Please follow this link to watch the video recording.

For more information and to register for the webinars/events taking place during BVNA Have a Heart Week, visit www.bvna.org.uk or look out for more information on our social media.

If you are a member of the veterinary profession in need of support, Vetlife are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit https://www.vetlife.org.uk/ or call 0303 040 2551.