The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has recently launched a behaviour hub to its members, designed to provide the opportunity for veterinary nurses to collaborate, share resources and discuss matters relating to pet behaviour.
Available via the BVNA member portal, the forum will include monthly topics, general discussions, and signposting towards further training and CPD. The first month’s topic provides information on how veterinary nurses can pursue an interest in animal behaviour; enabling them to integrate this knowledge into their role as an RVN in practice, and feel empowered to make positive change for patients’ emotional welfare.
Nikki McLeod, BVNA honorary treasurer and behaviour hub project lead, commented: “Knowledge of animal behaviour is essential to our role as veterinary nurses, plus the wider veterinary team too. Having this understanding has an enormous positive impact on the emotional wellbeing of our patients while in our care. However, we also know that it can be tricky to find accessible, reliable sources of information and advice surrounding pet behavior. BVNA is therefore delighted to launch the behaviour hub as a brand-new resource and membership benefit to BVNA members. This will provide the opportunity to discuss anything related to behaviour, in a constructive and supportive forum – and importantly, tailored to meet the needs of veterinary nurses. We invite members to be part of the conversation.”
The project complements the ongoing collaboration between the BVNA and the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) in delivering a Learning Pathway in Behaviour. Offered since 2022, this short CPD course provides foundational knowledge of pet behaviour to support veterinary professionals working in a practice environment, and a platform from which to explore further learning in animal behaviour.
BVNA members can access and contribute to the Behaviour Hub via the membership portal (log-in is required). More information regarding the BVNA and ABTC Learning Pathway in Behaviour is available via the BVNA website.
