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BVNA awards honorary membership to Nicholas Taylor RVN
BVNA president Lyndsay Hughes with Nicholas Taylor.
Association also confirms its charity of the year.

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has awarded Nicholas Taylor honorary membership.

He was elected to the position during the BVNA's annual general meeting in October in recognition of his contribution to the veterinary nursing profession.

A former president of the BVNA between 1999-2000, Mr Taylor began his career as a trainee veterinary nurse in 1985, before working predominantly in small animal and mixed practices and hospitals.

After a period as a diagnostic radiographer for the NHS, during which he maintained his VN status in a non-practising role, he returned to the veterinary sector in 2020 as a referral radiographer.

Mr Taylor received the honorary membership 25 years after he started his term as BVNA president. Among his contributions to the veterinary nursing profession has been establishing an annual bursary to enable student veterinary nurses to attend BVNA Congress.

The BVNA's annual general meeting, which took place during BVNA Congress, also saw the association confirm its charity of the year for 2024-25.

The Daphne Shipman Benevolent Fund has been chosen. The charity was set up in memory of Daphne Shipman, who served as chief steward for BVNA Congress for many years.

The charity provides helps to BVNA members and their spouses, relations or dependents who are in need, hardship or distress.

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VMD responds to Solensia injection concerns

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 The VMD has added anaphylaxis to the SPC of Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats.

It says that this is a rare side effect, with such adverse events affecting fewer than three animals for every 1000 doses of Solensia sold.

Solensia is used to alleviate osteoarthritis pain in cats. It contains the active ingredient frunevetmab.

Anaphylaxis joins effects such as alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus on the list of adverse effects.

The VMD says that is constantly reviewing adverse event data for all medicines. 

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Applications open for RCVS Fellowship

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.

The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.

Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.

The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.

Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.

Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.