Feline Fabulous Veterinary Nursing

03/06/2026

This year sees many changes for me in my professional life.

One being the end of my stint on Council after 4 amazing years. 😢

Never would I have thought I would be where I am now without BVNA Council and the people I have met during my time as a Council member and then as an Officer.

Presenting lectures online and in-person and chairing lectures at national conferences, being part of the veterinary nursing progression of the profession, visiting Westminster and the Scottish Parliament as BVNA Representative and so much more.

I shall watch with pride, seeing these friends moving on in their Council journey being totally awesome and legendary, and I shall try not to cry at the AGM in October.

Lovely words https://bvna.org.uk/blog/bvna-announces-incoming-officer-team-for-2026-7

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Council has recently approved its incoming officers for the 2026/7 term. The incoming officer […]

23/05/2026

We did it!! 5k race, up and around volcanic Arthur’s Seat in beautiful weather.

And I did it - I hit the target of finishing under 45 minutes. 5.5 months of training thanks to a plan - I basically couldn’t run the length of myself last year. But this year, I’ve done runs of various lengths between 3 to 10km, in London, Rome, Harlow, Faro, Naples and many many times around the Bay, Inverkeithing and Aberdour - culminating in a PB of under 45 minutes at Edinburgh

All in aid of raising over £600 between me and Graham Mcleod, in memory of Mum. Hope you’re proud.

Right hubs, when’s the next race?!?

12/05/2026

What an honour to share the stage yesterday with legends Carri Westgarth and Jenny Stavisky at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Animal Discussion Forum in London, wonderfully chaired by Dr Caroline Allen
So many wonderful discussions, very thought-provoking. Such a fun day. Many thanks to .dvm for allowing me to share his story of why “we listen, and we don’t judge”.

24/03/2026

I’ve completed the VSA Consultation - have you?
Not long to go for your voice to be heard.
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14/02/2026

Happy to announce I shall be speaking at this year’s Behaviour Congress on feline behaviour. The lineup looks brilliant.

And if you book it today, you get it half price!

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07/01/2026

My mum sadly passed away very suddenly 2 years ago today. Last year I spent several months walking and running (slowly) to raise money for various charities in her memory. My attempt each month was £1 per kilometre. I managed to raise several hundred pounds for the charities, ran my first Scottish which has been my fastest 5km so far at 50mins 10 seconds.



To start 2026, I’m going to continue to run/walk minimum 50KM a month but this time, use it as preparation for in May.

I would love to say I’m running a marathon but no… this old, broken middled aged wifey is only going to manage the 5k! BUT the cut off is 45 minutes. So I have 5 months to shave 5 minutes or so off my PB.

I shall be fundraising for for this over the next 5 months. Mum and Dad bought ‘Raffles’ the dog from EDCH in the 80’s as a family dog. The money raised from Mum’s funeral two years ago when towards sponsorship of a pen there, and her name is on the Memory Wall.

My target is 250km at £1 a KM, 50KM a month. Donations welcome - but the target is for me, any extra is a bonus.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/nikki-mcleod-5k-emf

And even hubby is going to run with me in Edinburgh!

Miss you Mum

04/01/2026

I’m on holiday…..

I’ve not slept for the last 2 nights, thanks to a snoring husband and nowhere to escape as in a one bedroom hotel room.

Long train journeys between Italian cities including delays….

2026 nurse CPD complete.

31/12/2025

So long 2025, you’ve been a year of ups and downs and roundabouts.
Here’s to being more Bergy in 2026, a year of change for me.
Wishing you all a fantastic New Year!

25/12/2025

The Christmas family ornaments have got bigger over the years.

Merry Christmas from the McLeods