British Veterinary Association - BVA

18/11/2024

🚨 Crucial legislation which would help end puppy smuggling, ban imports of animals with harmful mutilations and reduce the risk of certain diseases entering the UK is up for a second reading on 29 November.

- you can help us push this legislation through by:

✅Downloading our template letter
✅Sending it to your local MP urging them to support the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets) Bill

Download here 👉 https://ow.ly/ILra50U91M4

17/11/2024

❗️With kicking off tonight, we’re urging all of to help us take a stand against the cruel use of animals for entertainment. Year after year, animals are subjected to stress, overcrowding, and harm in the name of TV. It’s time to put a stop to this.

📣 How can you help? Share our graphic, tag ITV across your social media channels, and encourage others to and switch it off 📺

Together, let’s

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association) BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society ITV Ant and Dec

15/11/2024

That’s a wrap on 2024 🎉

This year’s Congress brought together a series of inspiring sessions on critical issues facing the veterinary profession, ranging from insights into the CMA investigation and discussions on pet diet choices, to collaborative strategies for achieving net zero, and thought-provoking conversations on the ethics of gene-editing and how to build a thriving, sustainable profession.

A huge thank you to our incredible speakers and delegates for making this year’s Congress unforgettable!

We can’t wait to welcome you all again in 2025!

15/11/2024

love caring for your animals.

Please help protect the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals by being patient, kind and courteous both in online interactions and when visiting your vet.

👉 https://ow.ly/cG4L50QbVQ1

15/11/2024

Day two at HQ is off to an exciting start with the stream in full swing! 💪

Today’s sessions dive into the ethics of gene-editing, the Wooldridge Memorial Lecture on parasiticides and biodiversity, updates on the CMA investigation, and more.

📸 If you’re here, head over to the BVA stand (P75) for a chat and grab a group picture at the BVA Booth — FREE digital and print photos available!

14/11/2024

🏆 For the final award of the night, we’re thrilled to reveal the winner of the BVA Outstanding Service Award (Chiron Award), Paula Boyden

Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust, receives this prestigious award for her invaluable contributions to pet health and welfare, and .

A huge congratulations to Paula for your dedication and exceptional service!

14/11/2024

🏆 We’re proud to announce the winner of the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal), Eddie Clutton

Eddie Clutton, Clinical Director of the Wellcome Trust Critical Care Laboratory for Large Animals (Roslin Institute), has been honoured for his exceptional contributions to veterinary anaesthesia, making a lasting impact on veterinary science.

Congratulations, Eddie, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

14/11/2024

Tonight, we unveiled the well-deserved winners of our second annual !

Congratulations to:
🏆 Small/Medium Practice winner: Axe Valley Large Animal Vets
🏆 Large Practice winner: The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group
🏆 Non-Clinical workplace Winner: UCLan Veterinary Medicine

Each of our winners have set a high standard in supporting staff wellbeing, and creating positive, supportive work environments.

are supported by MSD Animal Health.

14/11/2024

🏆 Introducing our 2024 BVA Young Vet of the Year – David Charles!

David impressed the judges with his enthusiasm, outstanding commitment and support for the farming community, and resilience during challenging times.

A big congratulations to David, and special recognition to finalists Rose Thompson-Turcotte and Clio Rudgard-Redsell!

This award, supported by Zoetis UK, celebrates the passion, innovation, and hard work of vets in the early stages of their careers.

14/11/2024

🎉 Wrapping up an amazing day one at 2024! What sessions left you thinking?

Tomorrow promises even more critical debates and discussions. Here’s what’s on the agenda 👇

✅ 9.30am: Creating ‘perfect’ animals: Exploring the ethical questions around gene-editing

✅ 11.00am: Wooldridge Memorial Lecture - Companion animal parasiticides and biodiversity: The crucial role of vets

✅ 12.30pm: Contextualised care: Pragmatic solution or revolutionary approach?

✅ 2pm: Great Workplaces: Is culture the key to a thriving profession?

✅ 3.15pm: Competition & Markets Authority update and Q&A

✅ 3.45pm: CMA Investigation: Exploring potential outcomes and implications

See you tomorrow, !

14/11/2024

2024 has officially begun! 📣

This morning, we explored a variety of topics, including pet diet choices, practical steps towards achieving net zero through collective effort, and balancing the needs of both people and pets in veterinary care.

There’s still lots more to come. Don’t miss this afternoon’s sessions 👇

✅ ON NOW: What’s the role of risk-based preventive health care within a contextualised care framework? (In association with Antech)

✅ 2.45pm: Beyond the box, animal welfare in pig and poultry confinement systems (In association with the Animal Welfare Foundation)

Plus, more at the BVA Career Development, BVA Equine, and BVA Farm theatres!

📸 Don’t forget to get a group picture at the BVA Booth (P75) - FREE digital and print photos available!

13/11/2024

New research from our survey shows that a quarter of young vets consider themselves and that 23% of neurodivergent vets feel their workplace is not supportive of neurodivergent staff.

We're encouraging all veterinary workplaces to check that they are creating neuro-inclusive environments, offering appropriate support for neurodivergent staff and the whole team.

Learn more 👇

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging all veterinary workplaces to check that their working environment is welcoming and inclusive for neurodivergent team members.

12/11/2024

We look forward to seeing you all at at The London Vet Show later this week! There are some amazing sessions taking place, including the Wooldridge Memorial Lecture.

💡 This session, which will address the rapid decline in insect abundance and the role parasiticides play, will be delivered by Professor Dave Goulson, founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Check out the full BVA Congress programme 👉 https://ow.ly/6tvw50U5igC

See you there!

12/11/2024

Following a consultation in July, the RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council has agreed to proceed with recommended changes to governance.

In response, BVA President Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux said "It’s good to see in the changes outlined today, that the College is listening to the profession and is taking steps towards BVA’s recommendations around greater clarity of both its regulatory and Royal College functions."

Learn more 👇

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has agreed to proceed with governance reform recommendations outlined in RCVS’s consultation ‘Ensuring good governance’. This will bring about significant changes to the RCVS’s governance structures as both a regulator and a Royal Colle...

11/11/2024

"I’ve always loved working in a profession that can help people, their animals, and (working in the livestock sector) their livelihoods too."

Our third finalist, David Charles, had to step away from clinical farm practice after sustaining injuries in a car accident. In this Q&A, he talks us through his fascinating career, and the importance of supporting your peers.

Read now 👇

This award is kindly supported by Zoetis

In our final Young Vet of the Year 2024 finalist Q&A, we catch up with David Charles as he shares his biggest challenge to date and invaluable advice for early career vets.

10/11/2024

"As scientists positioned at the human-animal-environmental interface, veterinary professionals’ skills provide an advantage in understanding and communicating climate science."

In this PoliticsHome piece, BVA Senior Vice President Anna Judson calls on policy makers to consider the beneficial role vets could play in achieving the UK’s goals.

Read now 👇

When considering who to turn to for advice on achieving sustainability and net zero goals, you may not instantly think of the veterinary profession...

09/11/2024

Have you signed up to the veterinary ?

The campaign is a great way to help educate pet owners about and the role they can play in protecting the efficacy of antibiotics.

Sign up your practice here 👉 https://rumacae.org.uk/vet-antibioticamnesty/

Zoetis

08/11/2024

"My approach to this job has always been founded on doing the best I can for each person and animal that walks through the door."

Our next BVA finalist Rose Thompson-Turcotte reflects on her career journey and what it means to be shortlisted for this year’s award.

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This award is kindly supported by Zoetis.

In our next Q&A, BVA Young Vet of the Year finalist Rose Thompson-Turcotte shares the inspiration behind her career in veterinary medicine and reflects on what it means to be a finalist for this year’s award.