Become an APNC Associate
The APNC is a friendly, veterinary approved association for canine and feline nutrition consultants with an aim to support, regulate and unite consultants in the pet industry sector. Whether you are already practising or would like to become a consultant, you can apply to be an APNC registered nutrition consultant and enjoy the benefits of support, CPD, extensive resources, mentorship and veterinary referrals.
How to join the APNC register
Registered associates will have studied canine nutrition, completed our dedicated self-led mentorship and presented case studies highlighting competency and an ability to work integratively with the veterinary industry.
We welcome applications to join our mentorship and become a registered associate from the following:
- Ofqual regulated L3 Diploma in Canine Nutrition
- Animal Science Degree with appropriate modules
- BVNA or BSAVA Award in Pet Nutrition
Please fill out our Associate Registration-Mentorship Application form here and we will be in touch to chat and discuss your mentorship enrolment or registration.
Already Practicing as a Pet Nutrition Consultant?
You may be able to register without taking the mentorship.
If you feel your past experience and education is sufficient for registration as it has included our mentorship teachings (as listed below) then we would also love to chat and embrace the possibility of your registration. Do fill in our application form in the same way and we will be in touch shortly.
Annual Registration as an Associate without the Mentorship is £90.
Pet Nutrition Consulting Mentorship
The APNC Consulting Award ~ £895
The APNC Mentorship is a self-led mentorship for six months, but it can be extended to one year if you require further time to fulfil all case study requirements.
Resources Covered:
- Use of and advanced use of formulation software
- Interpreting the EU nutritional guidelines to understand the differences and correlations when creating fresh recipes
- Understanding blood results & further veterinary analysis
- How nature balances and the bioavailability of food types
- Microbiome data analysis
- The effective use of supplementation
- Creating diets or recipes to meet balanced & complete requirements including the small animal clinical nutrition veterinary guideline diets for ailments.
- The importance of ingredient sourcing, water structure, and further confirmed influences.
Study weekends are held near Gloucester in March and October.
To enrol on the next Mentorship: beginning the weekend of 24th-25th October 2026, please fill in the form and we will be in touch very shortly. (L3 Students do not need to fill in this form, simply contact your tutor to arrange your Mentorship enrolment.)
The Mentorship includes two in-person intensive study weekends, participation in mentorship Zoom calls, and completion of 10 case studies. The fee also includes one year of annual associate registration.
To start you simply enrol and attend your first study weekend (date above).
Upon completion and registration as an Associate you will be invited to attend further CPD weekends for a minimal fee to support new students, network and extend your knowledge. They are also a lovely opportunity to indulge your passion for discussing pet nutrition with like-minded people.