Hill's Pet Nutrition promises that treats are in store for those who come to visit the company stand (Number 32, 33, 34) at BVNA Congress in Kettering this October.

Each day of the congress there is an prize draw offering delegates the opportunity to win a digital camera and 25 daily runners up will win a Hill's Clinical Anatomy Atlas. There is ample reason to make Hill's the first stop for a free giveaway: this year a choice of nursing scissors or a digital thermometer are on offer. All available while stocks last!

The Hill's team will be focusing on the latest Hill's product launches, which include the addition of some novel formats in the Science Plan range. There will be an opportunity to sign up to the Veterinary Nutrition Academy: book subsidised or free CPD, earn reward points and receive a free e newsletter every month full of informative articles.

Also on the stand, level 3 of the VNA (Veterinary Nutrition Academy) course will be available for delegates to sample alongside a great new on-line tool to enhance client compliance and improve patient care, called CRAFTworks.

Adrian Pratt, Veterinary Affairs Manager is urging nurses to check out the new resources, "Delegates have a real opportunity to pick up on new ideas and techniques that they can take back to their practices when they attend congress. Client compliance has a direct impact on the health of our patients and also impacts on the practice profits, so tools like CRAFTworks are sure to be welcomed by your colleagues. And we all know what a struggle it can be to fit training needs to training budgets. With VNA more of the practice team has access to high quality subsidised and free training and who better to check it out than those who will be benefiting?"

VNA Level 3 teaches lifestage nutrition using 4 case studies based around a new kitten, a large breed puppy, senior dog and two rescue cats, with more case studies to come. Clicking through on the chosen case study allows you to take the course and complete the individual assignments. The cases are designed to be very realistic to allow the knowledge gained to be easily transferred to the practice situation. Topics from VNA level 1 and 2 are re-visited to re-inforce previous learning. The case studies aim to be accessible but challenging. Registration to VNA is free at www.myhillspet.com/vna.

PS: Whilst you're here, take a moment to see our latest job opportunities for vet nurses.