The BVNA has announced incoming Council members due to commence the 2026 term, following “a record number of applicants”.

The successful candidates are due to be formally ratified at the AGM during BVNA Congress on Saturday 10th October.

There were 23 valid applications, 19 from full (RVN) members and four from student members: four RVN and two student members were selected:

  • Kirsty Cavill, Abigail Tobin, Lauryn Read and Hayley Coley
  • Abby Nascimento and Agne Burokaite

BVNA president Sarah Holliday comments: “A strong and inclusive Council is essential to enable BVNA to provide a clear voice for veterinary nurses, and the diverse individuals making up our profession. I am therefore delighted at the level of engagement with this year’s application process.

“Ultimately our work simply is not possible without the collective support of BVNA members, and it can only be of benefit to BVNA and the wider profession that so many are willing to put themselves forwards to be part of the work we do.

“With ongoing work towards real change for the profession through a reformed Veterinary Surgeons Act, it is certainly an exciting time to be part of BVNA Council.”

The photo shows (clockwise from top left) Kirsty, Abigail, Lauryn, Abby, Agne and Hayley.