New British Veterinary Association president pledges to shape future-focused profession amid challenging times
A 2001 graduate of University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine with an RCVS Certificate ...
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Charity puts out call for volunteers who want to help make rabies history
Every year on the 28th of September, World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness of rabies and advocate...
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New vet consent platform to support client communication and informed consent
As defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), informed consent, which is an essenti...
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Plant-based dog foods are better for the environment than red meat options
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the production of meat-b...
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Veterinary nurse suspended for leaving animals unattended and falsifying clinical records
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurses’ Disciplinary Committee (VN DC) ha...
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New resource to help vets support clients to cut their pet’s carbon pawprint
With 93 percent of vets reporting that environmental sustainability was important to them personally...
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Three wheels, one mission: teams cross the finish line for tuk tuk vet charity challenge
From 9 to 12 September, 13 teams, each equipped with their very own team tuk tuk, completed a series...
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Improve Veterinary Education seeks to reassure delegates on the RCVS Advanced Practitioner status changes
Earlier this month, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) announced an updated process for...
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Registration now open for Student Veterinary Nursing Congress 2026
The Student Veterinary Nursing Congress is back by popular demand and will be taking place on Tuesda...
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British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year 2025 finalists announced
Three early-career vets, Rosemary Charnley, Jade Urquhart-Gilmore and Leah Hunter, have been announc...
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New cohort of SPVS GP Mastery course launched
SPVS are pleased to offer places on their next GP Mastery course starting 15 to 16 October 2025. Thi...
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BVA calls on political parties to prioritise veterinary education funding in Scotland
Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has publis...
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Pterygoid bone medialisation linked to poor BOAS surgical outcomes in French Bulldogs
A new study has found that medialisation of the pterygoid bones can significantly narrow the nasopha...
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New Honorary Member for BEVA
Rachel Tucker has been awarded honorary membership of BEVA in recognition of her outstanding contrib...
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Dechra supports launch of world’s first veterinary green theatre checklist
Dechra, a global animal health specialist, unveiled the veterinary green theatre checklist (VGTC) at...
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Nationwide campaign on arthritis launched
Zoetis UK has launched "A Joint Effort", a nationwide education campaign to support early and effect...
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Entries for the SPVS Veterinary Business Awards 2025 are now open
Entries for the annual SPVS Veterinary Business Excellence Awards are now open. The Awards, supporte...
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BVA Congress to explore the implications of the CMA investigation
The programme for BVA’s 2025 Congress at London Vet Show has been unveiled, with veterinary professi...
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One month to go to BVNA Congress
BVNA has carefully developed a packed schedule, with veterinary nursing at the top of the agenda. Wh...
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British Veterinary Association calls for urgent Government action to tackle illegal meat imports
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has raised serious concerns over the findings of a new parl...
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UK charity launched to champion Guinea Pig welfare
Guinea Pig Welfare UK brings together veterinary insight, husbandry experience and nutritional exper...
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Government publishes framework to strengthen UK veterinary vaccine availability
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has published a statement of intent on UK veterinary vacc...
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Vet industry complaints fall 2.6 percent year-on-year, according to new research
Funded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and free at the point of service for consu...
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Hertfordshire based vet removed from Register for illegally removing microchip
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has directed that the RCVS Re...
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New BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice now available
The BSAVA has released the BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice as the latest edition t...
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RCVS introduces new accreditation process for recognising postgraduate qualifications for Advanced Practitioner status
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced an updated process for the review and...
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New RCVS Academy course launched to help veterinary professionals with responsible advertising and social media use
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Academy, the College’s free, online learning platfor...
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New digital tool launched to support sustainable parasite control
With the introduction of mandatory risk-based assessments, Parachex provides an evidence-based solut...
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Interactive heart model launched to support client conversations on cardiac disease
Dechra has launched an interactive 4D heart model to enable vets to visually demonstrate the structu...
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New study finds vegan dog food provides similar nutrients to meat-based diets
The study, led by Rebecca Brociek from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and published ...
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