January 2021

Findings of survey led by RVC and the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society will be used to help promote diversity and well-being across profession.

5 mins

Smartphone app developed by The University of Edinburgh helps Mission Rabies slash vaccination times in Malawi.

6 mins

Elected candidates in four regions will be voice of local membership and take place on BVA council for three-year term.

3 mins

“This whole ordeal caused me to question my career and the only job I’ve ever wanted to do since I was little. Thankfully I survived the two-year RCVS hell” – Elizabeth Law-Bartle.

14 mins

As students head back amid fresh national lockdowns, schools envisage those in final stretch of course will graduate with minimal disruption.

11 mins

“The launch of dentistry and maxillofacial services at our multidisciplinary referral centres is another exciting addition...” – Tim Richardson, managing director at Southfields Veterinary Specialists and Davies Veterinary Specialists.

4 mins

New summer camp to offer practical experience to new vets, while up to 150 veterinary graduates will join CVS Graduate Programme in 2021.

5 mins

“...there is a need to take a fresh look at the national ambition for animal health and welfare, and how it can deliver on all fronts for farmers and society” – report author, Grace O’Gorman.

5 mins

Stellar line-up of speakers – including Lord Sandy Trees, Ellie West and Vet Sustain’s Laura Higham – to appear at SPVS-VMG sustainability event on 27 January.

3 mins

Wide-ranging plans being consulted include regulation of paraprofessionals, protecting the VN title and a new “fitness to practise” regime.

7 mins

“The sheer range and high quality of our speakers and content – together with our new, more dynamic format – takes webinar learning to a new level” – BSAVA president Ian Ramsey.

8 mins

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution wants to get at least 26,000 responses to identify physical and mental well-being issues.

4 mins

First two residents begin small animal internal medicine programme at the West Country referral practice after European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine gives approval.

3 mins

Research from parasitologist Martin Nielsen confirms traditional approach of frequent routine deworming at predetermined intervals, without the use of diagnostic testing, is unnecessary.

5 mins

Team at Davies Veterinary Specialists deals with life-threatening internal complications in Labrador retriever that swallowed conker on morning walk.

6 mins

“As a respected profession, it is imperative that the veterinary community should be leading by example in doing everything we can to stop the spread of the virus" – BVA president James Russell.

11 mins

Association makes direct appeal to animal owners to respect veterinary teams as they adjust to new way of working in lockdowns.

5 mins

“We’re excited to hear from the next intake of new vets and look forward to supporting them in their transition to clinical practice...” – Chloe Roberts, Linnaeus.

3 mins

RCVS and BVA in discussions with CVOs – but “confirm we will not be reverting to emergency-only work” in joint statement.

5 mins

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative has provided £20,000 to commission a study into the impact of moral injury across the veterinary professions.

5 mins