The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress is an annual three-day event dedicated to the veterinary nursing profession, taking place this year between Friday 11th – Sunday 13th October 2024 at Telford International Centre.
Don’t miss the opportunity to register at the early bird rate – visit the BVNA website and sign up before Wednesday 31st July 2024 to save up to £175!
This year’s theme of ‘Progression’ will inspire reflections on how far the profession has come, as well as enable blue-sky conversations of where it could go in the future.
Progression
This headline stream takes place each morning – with the aims of inspiring veterinary nurses to recognise their own value, along with opportunities for career development in the future.
Arm yourself with the knowledge and confidence to make positive progress – whether in the context of your own career, amongst your team, or within veterinary businesses and wider industry.
Each morning encompasses a different area of ‘Progression’:
- Making veterinary nursing a sustainable and progressive career
- Leadership
- Finance and business
Over twenty streams dedicated to RVNs and SVNs – with a brand new VCA stream too
The diverse programme at BVNA Congress highlights the significant impact veterinary nurses have on all areas of professional practice. We’re providing powerful learning opportunities to boost your knowledge and confidence in:
- Emergency and critical care
- Anaesthesia and analgesia
- Primary care and first opinion nursing
- Referral nursing
- One Health
- Feline nursing
- Behaviour
- Exotics, zoo and wildlife
- Nutrition
- QI & Audit
- VN Education
– and more!
What’s more, a huge strength of BVNA Congress is inclusivity. Whether you’re an RVN looking to learn new skills or follow a career path in a new direction, an SVN seeking inspiration for what your future as an RVN holds – or perhaps you’re a VCA or a veterinary receptionist – you’re welcome at all of our sessions. Why not consider putting yourself outside your comfort zone, and see what you might learn!
‘In Conversation’
We’ll be providing an afternoon of discussion panel format sessions, to hear directly from leaders within the veterinary profession about the most pressing current welfare and legislative issues. This collaborative stream will provide you with the opportunity to interact directly with the panel.
Practical learning
One of our most popular features of BVNA Congress, we’ll be offering a selection of varied hands-on workshops – make sure you remember to add your workshop booking when you register.
This year’s workshops include:
- Wound management
- Practical tools to support yourself and your colleagues with neurodiversity
- Massage and passive range of motion skills
- CPR
- Haematology and biochemistry
You can also visit our practical zone in the Exhibition Hall, for free-of-charge, hands-on skills teaching. No booking is required, simply visit the ‘BVNA Veterinary Hospital’ during exhibition opening hours!
Plus – join Burtons for their dedicated clinical teaching and product demonstration zones, throughout Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October.
An opportunity to network and socialise
BVNA Congress provides a relaxed environment for learning, as well as opportunities to unwind! The large exhibition makes it easy to network with exhibitors, plus meet friends and colleagues whilst enjoying a break between lectures, all in one space. The exhibition’s ‘Makers Market’ will also make a triumphant return, making the event accessible for those with small businesses and side-hustles.
The ever-popular social events include Musical Bingo, plus a ‘Blue Light Party’ – an emergency services themed gala dinner and awards ceremony. Fancy dress is optional but very much encouraged!
The veterinary nursing event of the year
Join us to feel inspired, empowered and energised as part of the veterinary nursing profession. BVNA members get a special rate, discounted even further by booking at the current early bird rate ending on Wednesday 31st July. For more information and to register, visit the BVNA website.
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