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RCVS invites profession to attend virtual AGM
The event will see Kate Richards formally approved as RCVS president for 2021-22. Royal College Day take place on Friday, 9...

BSAVA volunteers recognised for invaluable contributions
"Our wonderful volunteers are at the heart of BSAVA" – Carole Haile, volunteers manager. “Volunteers Week is a time for us...

Nominations open for 2021 BVA Young Vet of the Year
The award is open to registered vets in the first eight years of their career that are also BVA members. Award...

RCVS announces changes to Practice Standards Scheme
The PSS quality assurance scheme undergoes a review every five years. Participating practices will be required to have clear mental...

Plans for new vet school in Scotland
SRUC plans to open a new vet school in Scotland. School will address existing shortage areas in veterinary practice Scotland’s...

Police force appoints pet theft officer
Chief Inspector Rob Curtis will tackle the rise in pet theft in Devon and Cornwall. Chief Inspector Rob Curtis will...

RCVS ‘reflection sessions’ to take stock of COVID-19
The sessions take place online and are free to attend. Events will look at what has happened and how the...

BSAVA Companion series gifted to members
BSAVA’s popular Companion series includes chapters on techniques, diagnostic pathways and management approaches. Third edition contains articles published between 2016...

Wildlife vet becomes BVA Scottish Branch president
Romain Pizzi combines his life in the UK with working as a zoo and wildlife vet on conservation projects worldwide....

Call for research on the animal welfare impacts of breeding
Projects can focus on conformation in companion animals, livestock or other species. Grants of up to £100,000 available for projects...