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 will be 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.

BVNA Have a Heart Week Schedule

  • Monday 13th February 7.30pm – Supporting colleagues, and practising self-compassion: Two core ideas for vet nurses managing wellbeing. Webinar with Rosie Allister, Vetlife Helpline Manager
  • Tuesday 14th February 7.30pm – Valentine’s Night Quiz, with prizes kindly sponsored by Heart Vets
  • Wednesday 15th February – Combatting loneliness in leadership positions. A pre-recorded discussion panel with Lyndsay Hughes RVN, Alex Taylor RVN and Jo Oakden RVN.
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  • Thursday 16th February 7.30pm – More than counting sheep: what veterinary nurses need to know about wellbeing, night work, and sleep. Webinar with Rosie Allister, Vetlife Helpline Manager
  • And more – throughout the week, BVNA will share blogs, shared experiences and resources relating to mental wellbeing within the veterinary nursing community.

We hope that ‘Have a Heart Week’ will inspire members of the veterinary nursing community to consider organising their own fundraising events for Vetlife too.

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.