The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has appointed the first veterinary nurse to its Board of Officers. Jo Megarity RVN will serve as Honorary Treasurer. She has worked in the profession since 2007 and has a strong interest in rabbit medicine. Jo is a former President of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA, 2019/20), current Secretary of Association of Zoo & Exotic Veterinary Nurses (AZEVN), and has volunteered on BSAVA’s Education Committee for over a year. Her contributions to the profession have been recognised with several awards, including the Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse of the Year and an RCVS Innovation Award.
Other officers of the BSAVA board 2025-2026 are Julian Hoard (President), Susan Little (Vice President), Niall Connell (Junior Vice President) and Adam Gow (Honorary Secretary).
(photo ©Jo Megarity)