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Nurses asked to help promote the profession
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"Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month will give RVNs the opportunity to demonstrate to their clients exactly what it is they do for their pets".
The work of RVNs will be celebrated in the UK this May

Veterinary nurses are being asked to help promote the profession by getting involved in the BVNA's annual Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month in May.

Each year from May 1 to 31, practices and colleges celebrate the role of the veterinary nurse to raise awareness among members of the public, whilst taking the opportunity to promote responsible pet care.

RVN Sarah Wyatt, who is a BVNA Council member and part of the committee organising the awareness month, said: "Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month will give RVNs the opportunity to demonstrate to their clients exactly what it is they do for their pets and why RVN’s are so important within practice."

BVNA is urging nurses to get creative this year and promote their role in practice with eye catching displays, open days and uploading photos and posts on their practice's social media pages.

Practices can also take part in this year's competition, which is divided into three categories:
  • Best display ‘Showing the role of the veterinary nurse'
  • Best community event ‘Promoting awareness of the veterinary nurse to the general public’
  • Best careers event ‘Promoting a career in veterinary nursing'

Visit the BVNA's website to register for a free promotional display pack and to enter the competition.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.