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Megan beat more than 100 nominees to win the Land-based and Environment Learner (LBEL) prize and achieve an overall distinction in her qualification towards becoming a registered veterinary nurse.
Megan joined the referral hospital in 2021 as a patient care assistant before deciding to train as a veterinary nurse.
She now aspires to complete the International Society of Feline Medicine Diploma and to become a clinical coach and help future student vet nurses through their qualifications.
Megan said: “I felt honoured to be nominated for the award so to win and be recognised by the wider veterinary profession is amazing."
Lantra's Industry Partnership Manager, Lisa Jarvis, was recognised with two awards for her outstanding contribution to the veterinary nursing industry at the 37th British Veterinary Nursing Associations Annual Congress last weekend.
As well as being given honorary membership to the BVNA in recognition for her hard work and contribution to the profession, Lisa also picked up the College of Animal Welfare award for continuing professional development for her outstanding service to the veterinary nursing profession over the past year.
Lisa said: "It's great to be awarded at Congress because of the support I have had for my role at Lantra from BVNA delegates and Council.
"Having been a veterinary nurse these awards mean a lot and show that the work I'm doing is of benefit to the industry. I will continue to ensure their skills issues are recognised and supported."
Also exhibiting at Congress Lantra spoke with hundreds of veterinary nurses about the impact the economic climate his having on veterinary practices.
For more information about Lantra and the veterinary nursing industry visit www.lantra.co.uk/veterinary-activities or call 02476 858 417.
A major consultation of the National Occupational Standards required by veterinary nurses will take place throughout April 2010, giving veterinary nurses, employers and organisations the opportunity to ensure their ways of working are accurately reflected.
Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, is leading the UK wide project, which will lead to a revised list of skills needed for student and registered veterinary nurses to be able to do their job properly. Lantra is seeking individuals and organisations representing veterinary nursing and veterinary surgeons to participate in the online consultation and help ensure that National Occupational Standards fit modern business needs.
Lisa Jarvis, Industry Partnership Manager for veterinary nursing at Lantra and a RVN herself, said: "The National Occupational Standards identify the detailed knowledge, understanding, ability and experiences somebody needs to carry out their job effectively and they also form the basis of veterinary nursing qualifications. Industry input is critical for this review and so now is the time for you to go online and have your say."
Many employers and industry representatives from across the UK are supporting this extensive review.
Catherine Corden, a Veterinary Surgeon at the Northlands Veterinary Hospital, said: "I decided to get involved with this review so that I can actually contribute to the changes in the standards, instead of moaning about them afterwards. I think they are really important for industry as they maintain the standards of veterinary nurse training and I think industry should be getting involved with the upcoming consultation to help ensure these changes are relevant to the profession at large."
The online consultation will take place from Thursday 1 April to Friday 30 April, and will give all those interested parties the opportunity to review and comment on the standards for veterinary nurses.
Lisa said: "National Occupational Standards cannot be developed without your help. Only by working together can we ensure that the revised Standards will take into account any new business practices and make them fit for purpose and valued by employers."
To take part in the consultation and help industry get the most out of the skills system, visit www.lantra.co.uk/vn-nos. For more information about National Occupational Standards, email standardsandquals@lantra.co.uk, or call Lantra on 02476 858 424.
Veterinary Nurses are being invited to comment on National Occupational Standards (NOS) as Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, announced today that further consultation meeting dates have been set for January and February.
Individuals and organisations representing veterinary nursing are being invited to get involved in shaping the NOS for their industry and ensure they accurately reflect today's way of working and the role of veterinary nurses in practice.
Lisa Jarvis, Lantra's Partnership Manager for veterinary nursing and a RVN herself, said: "NOS identify the detailed knowledge, understanding, ability and experiences somebody needs to carry out their job effectively. Lantra works hard with industry to make sure they fit their needs and is continuing the consultation process by holding a number of additional meetings in January and February."
The additional meetings will take place at Antrim, Northern Ireland (12 January, 11.00 to 14.30), Lantra House, Warwickshire (14 January and 17 February, 10.30 to 15.30) and a meeting at the College of Animal Welfare in Edinburgh, Scotland (23 February).
Lisa Jarvis continued: "These newly added meeting dates will give all those interested parties, who missed the first set of meetings, the opportunity to come along and define the standards for today's veterinary nurse. We want as many people to get involved as possible but if you can't join us at a meeting, you can register with us to take part in the online consultation that will follow later in January and February."
Lantra ensures that all industries represented in their footprint have up-to-date and accurate National Occupational Standards. The standards help businesses improve performance and productivity as they can be used to identify the skills needed for their workforce, highlight best practice, develop training and recruitment plans and develop job descriptions.
If you would like to take part in any of the meetings or the online consultation to help industry get the most out of the skills system, please visit www.lantra.co.uk/nos, call Lantra on 02476 858 424 or register your interest by emailing standardsandquals@lantra.co.uk.
Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, is calling for veterinary nurses, their employers and veterinary organisations to take part in a consultation this winter and help ensure apprenticeships meet their needs.
Jo-Anne Bryan, Project Manager for Apprenticeship Frameworks at Lantra, said: "Lantra is responsible for designing apprenticeships and for ensuring that they meet employers' needs so veterinary practices can continue to benefit from this type of training scheme. The veterinary nursing apprenticeship is now being revised and it is likely that the framework will look very different to the current apprenticeship framework, so Lantra is inviting industry representatives to review and comment on the frameworks that set out what their apprenticeships will involve."
The revision coincides with the introduction of a new national framework for accredited awards, the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). All accredited awards must be either transferred or newly accredited into the QCF in order to be eligible for public funding in 2010 and this includes the apprenticeship framework.
Jo-Anne continued: "We are very aware that the veterinary nursing industry is currently involved with a number of reviews, in particular the review of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Awards in Veterinary Nursing. However, we do still need to review the existing veterinary nursing apprenticeship framework and we are working closely with the RCVS to take the apprenticeship review forward to bring it up-to-date and ensure it is fit for purpose."
"Well-trained veterinary nurses are more important than ever to businesses as they aim to meet today's many challenges. Many businesses offer apprentice places because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring. They are a great way for employers to ensure their workforce has the practical skills and qualifications they need now, and in the future."
The consultation process is starting with an online questionnaire, open now until Monday 4 January 2010, where the qualification aspect of the apprenticeship will be reviewed. The qualifications test the apprentice's knowledge and practical competence and Lantra wants feedback from industry professionals to make sure the framework encompasses the skills required by today's employers.
Jo-Anne added: "These questionnaires will be a great opportunity for industry to let us know what they need from an apprenticeship. But if you can't take part online, there are other ways to get involved as further consultation meetings will take place later this year in various locations across the UK."
For more details on Lantra's apprenticeship reviews visit www.lantra.co.uk/apprenticeships, call 0845 707 8007 or email apprenticeships@lantra.co.uk.
Veterinary nurses and their representatives from across the UK are being invited to define the standards for the modern day veterinary nurse at BVNA Congress 2009 (9-11 October).
Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, is working to develop and update what are known as National Occupational Standards and is now calling for veterinary nurses to take part in a consultation to ensure the standards accurately reflect current working practices within the industry.
Lantra's Industry Partnership Manager, Lisa Jarvis, said: "National Occupational Standards identify the essential building blocks - the detailed knowledge, understanding, ability and experiences somebody needs to carry out their job effectively. These standards form the basis of vocational qualifications, so they need to be completely up-to-date to best reflect how the industry currently operates and to ensure they can be easily understood by everyone.
"Attending BVNA is a great place for veterinary nurses and their representatives to come and talk to Lantra and help shape the future of the industry. As an RVN and industry's link to Lantra I am looking forward to talking to as many veterinary nurses as possible and to encourage them to sign up and set the standards for the future as this is their chance to have their say."
Lantra represents 17 environmental and land-based industries, including veterinary nursing, which will benefit by ensuring that their own National Occupational Standards are fit for purpose. The standards help businesses improve performance and productivity as they can be used to identify the skills needed for their workforce, highlight best practice, develop training and recruitment plans and develop job descriptions.
Visit Lantra in the gallery of the Kettering Conference Centre during BVNA to take part in the consultation and help the industry get the most out of the skills system. For more information visit www.lantra.co.uk/nos or call Lantra on 0845 707 8007.