CPD Diary

Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Scottish Region

Common Endocrinopathies & The Nurse's Role
Speaker - Chris Bradley BVSc B.An.Sci MRCVS
Time: Registration 7.00pm, Lecture 7.30pm, Buffet approx 8.15pm
Venue - The Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX

£12.50 BVNA members     £17.50 to non-BVNA members

To book, or for further information please contact:
Fiona Reid RVN MBVNA - Scottish Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07866 669845
Email: fiona@vetnurse.co.uk


Friday 12th March 2010 - Devon Region

Anaesthesia For Veterinary Nurses: An afternoon of theoretical lectures & practical workshops

(Limited to 25 places - maximum of 2 delegates from any practice)

Kindly sponsored by Alstoe Animal Health
Speaker - Paul Crawford MRCVS
Time: 2.00pm - 8.30pm

Venue - Bicton College, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7BY
Cost: BVNA Members £45      Non-BVNA Members £55

CPD Certificates to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Janet Litten VN MBVNA - Devon Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 01395 562343
Email: jmlitten@bicton.ac.uk


Wednesday 17th March 2010 - ‘Southern' North West Region

Diabetes!
Speaker - Chris Bradley BVSc MRCVS, Small Animal Advisor for Intervet Schering Plough
Time: 7.15pm buffet for a 8.00pm start
Venue - Liverpool University, Leahurst House, Leahurst, Neston  CH64 7TE
£7 BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates provided to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA - "Southern" North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07957 713731
Email: steph@vetnurse.co.uk


Saturday 20th March 2010 - London

BVNA London CPD Day - Laboratory Skills, Blood Transfusions, Behaviour, Orthopaedic Surgery Nursing

Kindly sponsored by: QCR, Freelance Surgical, CEVA Animal Health

Speakers include - Kathleen Tennant, Samantha Lindley, Stephen Clarke, Wendy Barnett

Time: 9.00am to 5.30pm
Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel, London WC1H 0HX

Cost: £120 to BVNA Members - £150 to non-BVNA members

Cost includes refreshments, lunch, course notes and CPD Certificate

Click here to download a booking form or contact:

Lisa Brett, BVNA Education Manager

Tel: 01279 408644

Email: lisa@bvna.co.uk


Wednesday 24th March 2010 - South Wales Region

Feline Behaviour Tips And Advice

Speaker - Jenni Nellist BSc(Hons) PgDipCABC

Time: 7.00pm Buffet for a 7.30pm start
Venue - Kappuccino's, 1 Cathay Terrace, Cardiff  CF24 4HS

Cost: £10 to BVNA Members - £15 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:

Samantha Morgan DipAVN(Med) RVN MBVNA - South Wales Regional Co-ordinator

Tel: 02920 382211/07711 333023

Email: sammorganvn@hotmail.com


Thursday 25th March 2010 - Northern Ireland Region

Endocrinology

Kindly sponsored by Dechra

Speaker: Carmel Mooney MVB MPhil(Edinburgh) PhD(Glasgow) DECVIM-CA MRCVS
Time: 7.00pm buffet for a 7.30pm start
Venue: Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company, Lisburn
Cost: £7 to BVNA members - £12 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Paula Quinn VN MBVNA - Northern Ireland Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07759 368725
Email: paulamquinn@vetnurse.co.uk


Wednesday 21st April 2010 - ‘Southern' North West Region

Analgesia: Recognising pain and knowing which drugs to use

Kindly sponsored by Janssen Animal Health
Speaker - Ellie West VetMB CertVA MRCVS
Time: 7.15pm buffet for a 8.00pm start
Venue - Liverpool University, Leahurst House, Leahurst, Neston  CH64 7TE
£7 BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates provided to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA - "Southern" North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07957 713731
Email: steph@vetnurse.co.uk


Wednesday 21st April 2010 - Devon Region

Equine Radiography: An evening of theoretical lectures & demonstrations

Kindly sponsored by Merial Animal Health
Speaker - Bob Barker MRCVS
Time: 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Venue - St David's Equine Practice, Nutwell Estate, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5AN
Cost: BVNA Members £8      Non-BVNA Members £10

CPD Certificates to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Janet Litten VN MBVNA - Devon Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 01395 562343
Email: jmlitten@bicton.ac.uk


Thursday 22nd April 2010 - South Wales Region

Rabbits.....Diet And Dental Care

Kindly sponsored by Supreme Petfoods

Speaker - Justin Stamp, UK Sales Manager for Supreme Petfoods Ltd

Time: 7.00pm buffet for a 7.30pm start

Venue - Kappuccino's, 1 Cathay Terrace, Cardiff  CF24 4HS

Cost: £10 to BVNA Members - £15 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:

Samantha Morgan DipAVN(Med) RVN MBVNA - South Wales Regional Co-ordinator

Tel: 02920 382211/07711 333023

Email: sammorganvn@hotmail.com


Saturday 24th April 2010 - Wiltshire & Dorset Region

CPD Day on Arthritis Awareness

Kindly sponsored by Hills and Boehringer Ingelheim
With Speakers Liz Tyrell-Asprey (Physiotherapy), Holly Mash (Acupuncture), Lauren Foster (Hydrotherapy), and speakers from both Hills and Boehringer Ingelheim
Time: 9am for 9.30am start, refreshments and buffet lunch provided, finish 5.00-5.30pm
Venue - Bath Vet Group Hydrotherapy Centre, Priston Mill, Priston, Bath BA2 9EQ
£35 for BVNA members - £40 to non-BVNA members

For further information or to book please contact:
Sarah Wyatt RVN MBVNA - Wiltshire & Dorset Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07793 813898
Email: splvn@hotmail.co.uk


Monday 26th April 2010 - North West Region

Intravenous fluids - why? how? And which one?

Kindly sponsored by Animalcare

Speaker - Torben Orskov BSc BVM&S MRCVS
Time: Registration and Buffet at 6.30pm for 7.30pm start
Venue - St Leonards Church Hall, Marshalls Brow, Penwortham, Near Preston PR1 9JA
£8 for BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

ALL PRACTICE STAFF WELCOME

To book, or for further information please contact:
Karen Lea RVN MBVNA - North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07712 085542
Email: karenmlea@hotmail.co.uk


Monday 26th April 2010 - Sussex Region

Lungworm - more than just a cough

Kindly sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Speaker: Joy Howell DipAVN(Surg) RVN MBVNA

Time: 7.30pm buffet for an 8.00pm start
Venue - Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE

CPD Certificates Provided To All In Attendance

All Practice Staff Welcome

£10 BVNA Members      £15 Non-Members
For further information or to book please contact:

Helen Tomsett VN MBVNA - Sussex Regional Co-ordinator

Tel: 07880 513839

Email: helengriz@supanet.com


Tuesday 27th April 2010 - Northern Ireland Region

Anaesthesia and analgesia

Speaker: Paul Crawford BVetMed CertVA MRCVS
Time: 2.30pm start
Venue: Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company, Lisburn
Cost: to be confirmed

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Paula Quinn VN MBVNA - Northern Ireland Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07759 368725
Email: paulamquinn@vetnurse.co.uk


Wednesday 12th May 2010 - ‘Southern' North West Region

The identification, selection and care of surgical instruments

Kindly sponsored by Animalcare
Speaker - Andy Pound, Animalcare
Time: 7.15pm buffet for a 8.00pm start
Venue - Liverpool University, Leahurst House, Leahurst, Neston  CH64 7TE
£7 BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates provided to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA - "Southern" North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07957 713731
Email: steph@vetnurse.co.uk


Wednesday 12th May 2010 - Northern Ireland Region

Behaviour

Kindly sponsored by CEVA

Speaker: Lucy Brett, Small Animal Products Manager for CEVA
Time: 7.00pm buffet for a 7.30pm start
Venue: Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company, Lisburn
Cost: to be confirmed

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Paula Quinn VN MBVNA - Northern Ireland Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07759 368725
Email: paulamquinn@vetnurse.co.uk


Thursday 20th May 2010 - South Wales Region

MRSA & The Veterinary Practice: Promoting awareness and prevention

Speaker - Samanatha Morgan DipAVN(Med & Surg) RVN MBVNA

Time: 7.00pm buffet for a 7.30pm start

Venue - Kappuccino's, 1 Cathay Terrace, Cardiff  CF24 4HS

Cost: £10 to BVNA Members - £15 to non-BVNA members (Cost includes a £5 donation to the Bella Moss Foundation)

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:

Samantha Morgan DipAVN(Med) RVN MBVNA - South Wales Regional Co-ordinator

Tel: 02920 382211/07711 333023

Email: sammorganvn@hotmail.com


Thursday 3rd June 2010 - South Wales Region

MRSA & The Veterinary Practice: Promoting awareness and prevention

Speaker - Samanatha Morgan DipAVN(Med & Surg) RVN MBVNA

Time: 7.00pm buffet for a 7.30pm start
Venue - Carmarthen Veterinary Centre, Llysonnen Road, Llanllwch, Carmarthen SA31 3SA

Cost: £10 to BVNA Members - £15 to non-BVNA members (Cost includes a £5 donation to the Bella Moss Foundation)

CPD Certificates for all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:

Samantha Morgan DipAVN(Med) RVN MBVNA - South Wales Regional Co-ordinator

Tel: 02920 382211/07711 333023

Email: sammorganvn@hotmail.com


Saturday 12th June 2010

Module 1 BVNA Companion Animal Behaviour Course - Dogs & Cats - Understanding the difference

Kindly sponsored by DAP and Feliway
Speakers: Sarah Heath, Anne McBride

Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: University of Liverpool, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Leahurst
Cost: £130 BVNA Members & £155 to Non-Members

For further details or to book your place please contact:-
Lisa Brett- BVNA Education Manager
Tel: 01279 408644
Email:  lisa@bvna.co.uk


Sunday 13th June 2010

Module 2 BVNA Companion Animal Behaviour Course - The front line approach to behavioural problems

Kindly sponsored by DAP and Feliway
Speakers: Sarah Heath, Jon Bowen

Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: University of Liverpool, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Leahurst
Cost: £130 BVNA Members & £155 to Non-Members

For further details or to book your place please contact:-
Lisa Brett- BVNA Education Manager
Tel: 01279 408644
Email:  lisa@bvna.co.uk

 


 

Wednesday 30th June 2010 - ‘Southern' North West Region

Rapport Building

Kindly sponsored by Petplan
Speaker - Pauline Wellbelove, Petplan
Time: 7.15pm buffet for a 8.00pm start
Venue - Liverpool University, Leahurst House, Leahurst, Neston  CH64 7TE
£7 BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates provided to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA - "Southern" North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07957 713731
Email: steph@vetnurse.co.uk


Thursday 15th July 2010 - ‘Southern' North West Region

The preventative veterinary healthcare nurse and nursing clinics

Kindly sponsored by Bayer Animal Health
Speaker - Joy Howell DipAVN9Surg) RVN MBVNA
Time: 7.15pm buffet for a 8.00pm start
Venue - Liverpool University, Leahurst House, Leahurst, Neston  CH64 7TE
£7 BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates provided to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA - "Southern" North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07957 713731
Email: steph@vetnurse.co.uk


Wednesday 11th August 2010 - ‘Southern' North West Region

Immunology: Why do we vaccinate?
Speaker - Chris Bradley BVSc MRCVS, Small Animal Advisor for Intervet Schering Plough
Time: 7.15pm buffet for a 8.00pm start
Venue - Liverpool University, Leahurst House, Leahurst, Neston  CH64 7TE
£7 BVNA members - £14 to non-BVNA members

CPD Certificates provided to all in attendance

For further information or to book please contact:
Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA - "Southern" North West Regional Co-ordinator
Tel: 07957 713731
Email: steph@vetnurse.co.uk


Saturday 13th November 2010

BVNA Companion Animal Behaviour Course - Common Canine Conundrums

Kindly sponsored by DAP and Feliway
Speakers: Sarah Heath, David Appleby

Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: University of Liverpool, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Leahurst
Cost: £130 BVNA Members & £155 to Non-Members

For further details or to book your place please contact:-
Lisa Brett- BVNA Education Manager
Tel: 01279 408644
Email:  lisa@bvna.co.uk


 

Saturday 14th November 2010

BVNA Companion Animal Behaviour Course - Frequent Feline Foibles

Kindly sponsored by DAP and Feliway
Speakers: Sarah Heath, David Appleby

Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: University of Liverpool, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Leahurst
Cost: £130 BVNA Members & £155 to Non-Members

For further details or to book your place please contact:-
Lisa Brett- BVNA Education Manager
Tel: 01279 408644
Email:  lisa@bvna.co.uk

 


 

**please note that fees for all regional meetings are non-refundable in the event of non-attendance**

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