PetNurseUK

22/06/2026

11/02/2026

🐾 Client Notice 🐾

16/01/2026

This week, the BBC released an episode of Panorama titled ‘Why Are Vet Bills So High?’, which sought to scrutinise the veterinary industry in order to identify reasons for increases in veterinary fees in recent years.

BVNA Senior Vice President Lyndsay Hughes commented: “The veterinary profession is made up of highly skilled, caring and compassionate individuals – whether working in corporately or independently owned practices.

"We were greatly disappointed that representation of registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) was completely omitted from the broadcast. RVNs are also highly skilled and regulated professionals, pivotal to the delivery of excellent standards of care – both to the patient, and to veterinary clients themselves. It is our view that this lack of acknowledgement of RVNs undermines the realities of veterinary practice, and the level of service and contextualised care that clients can expect.

“It is also important to remember that individual veterinary professionals encountered by clients are usually not those who are responsible for setting pricing. Abuse has no place in veterinary practice under any circumstances, and BVNA does not condone abuse of the veterinary team in any form, whether in-person or online.

“Above all, the veterinary profession is one that cares – for veterinary clients as much as patients.”

👉 Read our full response here; https://loom.ly/328o600

15/12/2025

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🌳✨ Our Student Alumni Tree Has Been Updated! ✨🌳

Each leaf represents a student who has proudly qualified as an RVN through Abbeydale since 2010 — a growing symbol of dedication, achievement, and success. 💚

Can you spot your name on the tree?
If not, drop a comment below and we’ll happily zoom in to help you find it!

We’re so proud to celebrate the incredible journeys of our Abbeydale alumni — every leaf tells a story, and every story matters. 🌟🐾