BVNA VN Educator Network: Building connections between UK veterinary nursing training providers
Following from the ambitions outlined by the joint BVNA/RCVS VN Futures project, the BVNA have been working to establish a community of educators and training providers responsible for the delivery of VN training within the UK. The principal aims for the community are to build a relationship between the BVNA and VN training providers, and to enable important and constructive conversations between community members on matters relating to VN training.
Regular communications
Keep up to date with all matters relevant to VN training and education
Networking & discussion
Regular, convenient and accessible meetings to reach fellow educators
Sharing knowledge
Collaboration and problem-solving to promote best practice and innovation
VN Educator stream at Congress
Dedicated lectures and open forum to promote discussion of key VN training matters
Veterinary Nursing Journal
VN Educator and Student sections covering education issues as informed by the network
The Voice of Veterinary Nursing
Links with RCVS and awarding organisations, providing opportunities for educator feedback
What our partners think
Royal Veterinary College
Sarah Batt-Williams MSc Vet Ed. FHEA Bsc (Hons) RVN
Assistant Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Year Four Leader
"The VN educator network has allowed us to connect with other members of the VN education community and share ideas, it has been informative, inspirational and a useful collaborative group to support VN course providers through the last few months"
University Centre West Anglia
Dr Stella Chapman BVSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE, PgCert Teaching and Learning, FHEA, MRCVS
Programme Manager Veterinary Nursing and Higher Education
"I have attended a number of the online VN educators sessions that the BVNA have facilitated during lockdown. With the challenges facing veterinary nursing education currently, these sessions have been an invaluable resource and networking opportunity"
Writtle University College
Amanda Major RVN, A1, CertEd, CertVN ECC
Curriculum Team Leader: Veterinary Nursing & VNAC
"I have found the VN Educators forum helpful and organised. It has been fantastic to listen and contribute to discussions and also see how other institutions work. Topics are current and useful."
Who we work and collaborate with
In order to be the voice of veterinary nursing we work closely with associated organisations
