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BVNA Congress 2010
More details about what to expect at BVNA Congress 2010, held at Kettering Conference Centre in Northamptonshire between the 8th and 10th October, have been released.

According to the association, there will be specialist speakers, old & new at congress, delivering lectures on topics including general nursing, equine nursing, management & client communication, advanced nursing, exotics and current issues.
 
Friday will see the introduction of an additional lecture stream for VN educators and those wanting more advanced nursing subjects.  The VN Educator stream will be especially helpful for those who need additional CPD, and those who are new to teaching.  Friday also sees the commercial exhibition opening earlier, at 10am.
 
Speakers for the Management stream include Carol Grey, Clare Spencer, Sally Bowden & John Blackwell.  BVNA Legal/Employment Helpline representative Nicky Ackerley will be returning this year to speak about the differences between working as a full time employee and as a Locum Veterinary Nurse – particularly useful for those who are considering spending time working as a locum for the first time.
 
Julian Hoad will be coming back on the Saturday to deliver his extremely popular lectures to the student nurse delegates.  Joining him is James Farrell who will be talking about theatre nursing.  And as always, the Opening & Awards Ceremony will take place from 10.45am on Saturday. The opening speaker this year will be Jill Robinson, from this year’s chosen charity – the Animals Asia Foundation. For those still wanting to study after all this, Sunday will have more lectures on offer this year.
 
On the social front, there will be a quiz night on the Friday, which will be held at the Congress Hotel, the Kettering Park & Spa Hotel.  Numbers are limited, so book your tickets early.  There will also be the annual dinner dance at the Kettering Conference Centre and as always looks to be another roaring success.  The theme, chosen by President Donna Lewis, is ‘Christmas!’.  Again, book early, as tickets can sell out fast.
                 
To view the full lecture programme and to download a registration form please visit the BVNA website or contact the BVNA office on 01279 408644.
 

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A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.