Learn about BVNA

BVNA is the representative body for veterinary nurses. We promote the interests of veterinary nurses, and prepare our members for the challenges ahead.

Our mission statement and values

BVNA in numbers…

55000

The number of veterinary nurses who have attended BVNA Congresses

59

Years ago, BVNA was established and continues to grow

19000

Hours of CPD gained watching BVNA webinars

444

Issues of the Veterinary Nursing Journal

5000

Students enrolled for BVNA's Oral Care Nurse Certificate training course

2600

Lectures at BVNA Congresses

Our Team

The Council

Made up of 11 full Members and 3 student Members, our voluntarily council work very hard on behalf of our members.

BVNA Members can request a copy of the latest council minutes by emailing bvna@bvna.co.uk

Learn how the council works

Our Staff Team

A highly experienced and passionate team, driven by the desire to make BVNA the best it can be for its members.

Advisory Council

Made up of veterinary and non-veterinary professionals to advise BVNA Council and its staff team.

BVNA Advocates

The BVNA Advocate team are a voluntary team made up of RVN members who offer CPD both online and through regional in-person meetings. Click on their profiles to find out more about them and who is in your region.

How we work for you

Our staff, members and volunteers work tirelessly to raise awareness about the role of a veterinary nurse; to improve the pay and working conditions for veterinary nurses; and to create diversity in the profession through various projects and campaigns.

BVNA actively works to support the Investors in the Environment campaign and provides useful tools for nurses in practice to also help make change. Please click here for more info.

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