The Student Veterinary Nursing Congress is back by popular demand and will be taking place on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Student Veterinary Nursing (SVN) Congress is a free, virtual event specifically for veterinary nursing students. With its comprehensive programme, esteemed speakers, and the convenience of a virtual format, this congress provides an invaluable opportunity to advance your education, network with peers, and gain insights from leading industry professionals. You can find out more here.
Five lectures that support your veterinary nurse training
SVN Congress offers a well-rounded programme packed with informative sessions. From in-depth discussions on renal patient care to demystifying blood pressure monitoring, the event covers a wide range of topics useful to student veterinary nurses. Highlights also include sessions focused on recognising pain in cats, improving lives of rabbits and guinea pigs, and low stress handling approaches for canine patients.

Learn from expert speakers
Student Veterinary Nursing Congress 2026 boasts a fantastic lineup of expert speakers, who have all made significant contributions to veterinary nursing. These industry professionals will share their insights and experiences, as well as take part in live Q&A sessions to allow students to gain clarity on topics and receive personalised advice and guidance.
Here is what some of last year’s attendees most enjoyed about SVN Congress:
“I enjoyed the interactive aspect of the expo, lecturers were very knowledgeable and gave me great insight”
“The variation of speaker topics, and the enthusiasm shown for particular areas discussed”
SVN Congress is free of charge and is open to anyone currently studying veterinary nursing on a diploma, degree, or apprenticeship programme, including students currently training with other providers.
This event has limited capacity, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis. You can find out more and register for the event here.