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Voting opens in BVNA council elections
Ten candidates are standing for five seats.
BVNA members have until 7 July to vote.

Voting has opened in this year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA’s) council election.

A total of 10 candidates are vying for three RVN seats and two student seats.

The RVN candidates:
  • Kimberley Boparai
  • Felicity Caldwell
  • Victoria Foulkes
  • Declan Jones
  • Krishna Mistry
  • Cheryl Plimmer
 
The student candidates:
  • Kate Davies
  • Julia Hamilton
  • Poppy Meredith
  • Ell Stokes

Each councillor is elected for a period of three years.

Full and student members will be sent an email with details on how to vote, with voting open until Friday 7 July.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “It is that exciting time of the year again!
 
“I am really pleased to see the list of great candidates that have put themselves forward for election this year. It takes courage and dedication to run for BVNA Council, and the lucky candidates will be shaping the direction of veterinary nursing.
 
“Now is when our members have the chance to vote for the people that they think will represent their voice best on BVNA Council for the next three years. I would urge everyone to read the manifestos, engage with the social media content throughout the election period, and vote.”

Profiles and manifestos for each of the candidates can be read online.

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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.