The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is calling on its RVN and SVN members to apply to join its Council. The application window is now open, with a deadline of 31st May 2025.
Becoming a BVNA Council member is a fantastic opportunity to represent and champion the veterinary nursing profession; informing its future and being part of the drive for change.
What does being a BVNA Council member involve?
BVNA Council is made up a strong group of committed RVNs and SVNs, sharing a common desire to stand up to ensure that the veterinary nursing profession is recognised and understood. Supported by a staff team, BVNA Council set the Association’s strategic direction and may represent BVNA at veterinary events, including BVNA Congress. The Council meets bi-monthly; twice per year at the BVNA Head Office in Harlow; during BVNA Congress; and with the remaining meetings held online.
BVNA Council members serve a three-year period. The terms of office are staggered, so there will always be new members ratified onto BVNA Council every year.
Important attributes for candidates are a strong commitment to promoting BVNA values, as well as the veterinary nursing profession in general, and a willingness to devote time and effort to representing their fellow members.
BVNA Council members come from a diverse range of backgrounds and career paths within the profession – from clinical practice, industry, education, research, charity and more. Recognising the positive value of diversity, BVNA welcomes applications from all sectors of the profession and of society.
Application and Selection Process
The veterinary nursing profession is diverse, both in the career paths it offers, and the backgrounds of the people who work within it. BVNA Council has recently approved a move towards an Application and Selection Process, with the aims of promoting inclusivity, and the ability to select Council members with varying backgrounds, skills and experience, to represent a wider range of RVNs.
Applications are open between Monday 31st March and Saturday 31st May 2025. BVNA members can visit the membership portal here to find out how to apply.
Message from BVNA President, Lyndsay Hughes
“It is an exciting time to join BVNA as a Council member – presenting an opportunity to be part of significant impact and change for our profession. As we celebrate BVNA’s 60th year of ensuring the veterinary nursing voice is heard, we also recognise just how much veterinary nursing has changed in this time.
“BVNA continues to adapt to meet what our profession needs from a strong representative body, and our activities rely on having a strong Council team to guide the association. We look forward to receiving applications from those who are ready to represent our incredible profession, as BVNA continues to shape the future of veterinary nursing.”
Those who are considering applying are welcome to contact bvna@bvna.co.uk with any questions about the application process or the role of a BVNA Council member.