Exploring Support for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs)

BVNA is currently exploring how we can better understand and support Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) across the profession.

This short survey (5–8 minutes) will help us:

• understand the experiences and needs of VCAs
• identify areas where more support or resources may be useful
• explore interest in future VCA-focused initiatives

Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details at the end to receive updates about future BVNA VCA developments.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views - your input will directly help shape future discussions and support options for VCAs.

ROLE & BACKGROUND

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1. What best describes your current role?

Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) / Similar role

Student / trainee VCA

Other (please specify)

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2. How long have you worked in a veterinary environment?

Less than 6 months

6–12 months

1–3 years

3–5 years

5+ years

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3. What type of practice do you work in? Please tick all that apply

Small animal

Mixed

Equine

Referral

First Opinion

Other (please specify)

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4. Are you currently a BVNA member?

Yes

Exploring Support for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs)

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* 1. What best describes your current role?

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* 2. How long have you worked in a veterinary environment?

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* 3. What type of practice do you work in? Please tick all that apply

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* 4. Are you currently a BVNA member?

1. What best describes your current role?

2. How long have you worked in a veterinary environment?

3. What type of practice do you work in? Please tick all that apply

4. Are you currently a BVNA member?