We are currently advertising for two new roles on the BEVA Nurse Committee - a full member serving three years and a student member serving until they qualify. If you think you could make a difference to the profession we want to hear from you!
Our Nurse Committee are instrumental in identifying ways to improve the working life of equine veterinary nurses and health and welfare of our patients. Since their formation they have published new Schedule Three guidance and most recently a toolkit for EVNs attending civil emergencies. They've also been instrumental in stregnthening BEVA's nurse CPD offering.
What we’ll expect from you:
• Attend committee meetings which occur on average 4 times per year (3 face to face and one in person meeting per year).
• To assist the Nurse Committee to explore the field of equine veterinary nursing and identify issues of relevance to equine health and the provision of veterinary care, where indicated to expand and develop these and to provide guidance to BEVA on behalf of its members and mission statement.
• To engage with external parties and the BEVA membership in respect of equine veterinary nursing.
• To actively engage in developing and delivering CPD on the subject of equine veterinary nursing.
• To represent BEVA at events and congresses.
• To actively engage in developing and improving the equine veterinary nursing profession.
Full member eligibility criteria
You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and have experience of having worked as an RVN in equine practice. If no longer in practice, you must be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the equine veterinary profession. Your application must also be supported by two BEVA members.
Student member eligibility criteria
You must be enrolled with The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a student veterinary nurse. Must be enrolled with a college/university and working towards a qualification in equine veterinary nursing. Your application must also be supported by two BEVA members.
Applications close on Monday 29 September.
Find out more about the full member role
Find out more about the student member role