Cheryl Plimmer, who is lead nurse at Linnaeus-owned Blacks Vets, has been elected to the national council of the British Veterinary Nursing Association.
Prestigious Council Role For Blacks RVN Cheryl
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A registered veterinary nurse (RVN) from a leading West Midlands group has been elected to the national council of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).
Cheryl Plimmer, who is lead nurse at Linnaeus-owned Blacks Vets, which has branches in Dudley, Sedgley, Lye, Quinton and Oldbury, will officially join the council in October.
The BVNA is the representative body for veterinary nurses and promotes their interests and lobbies for positive change in the profession.
Cheryl said she was looking forward to taking up her position, explaining: “I decided to apply for the BVNA council because I feel strongly that vet nurses should have a voice within the veterinary profession.
“Naturally, I was delighted when I found out I had been elected and thank everybody who kindly voted for me.
“I am really excited to get stuck into the role and to see what goes on behind the scenes.
“As a council member, I would like to raise awareness of the role of the BVNA and the benefits of membership to both registered vet nurses and student vet nurses.
“That is because I have discovered that many colleagues are not familiar with all of the functions of the association.
“I am especially interested in the ‘Protect the Title’ campaign and the VN futures project because professional recognition and maximising nursing potential is really important to me.
“A recent survey showed that more than 90 per cent of the general public assume someone who calls themselves a vet nurse is both qualified and registered.
“Currently, anybody can call themselves a veterinary nurse, so it is vital the legislation is changed to ensure the public are assured that the people caring for their pets are fully trained and competent.
“It is also long overdue for the nursing profession who deserve this recognition for the years of hard work and studying required to become an RVN.
“The BVNA is also involved with many campaigns in collaboration with several organisations working towards career progression for nurses as well as offering support and guidance for its members so I can’t wait to get started.”
Blacks Vets clinical director Brian Hogan said: “Congratulations to Cheryl on successfully being elected to the BVNA council.
“I am sure she will be a valuable addition to the council and make a real contribution to the great work that they do.
“She is a shining example who displays all the qualities of care, compassion and expertise that are needed to succeed as a registered vet nurse.”
Cheryl’s career has certainly taken off since she joined Blacks Vets seven years ago and her election is the latest example of her dedication to her chosen profession.
Blacks Vets also has an enviable reputation having served the Black Country’s pet community since 1965, with family values very much at its heart.
For more information about Linnaeus-owned Blacks Vets, visit www.blacksvets.co.uk.
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