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Vet nurses pulled out of placements as social distancing measures ramp up
The Veterinary Nurses Council has agreed to temporarily suspend placement requirements for student vet nurses and training programmes as several...
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Veterinary body to tackle 3 biggest mental health concerns
A UK body has committed to tackling three of the veterinary’s biggest mental health worries – online abuse, self-harming and...
Agri-Business
New immigration rules leave a 'big question mark for vets'
New immigration rules are a “mixed bag” for the veterinary profession and leave a “big question mark” over how the...
Agri-Business
New president steps up to take on dual BVA NI and NIVA role
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
Rural Life
Farmers most likely to turn to vets for mental health support
New research has shown that out of all the rural professionals they work with, UK farmers are most likely to...
Rural Life
City & Guilds to cease offering veterinary nursing qualifications
City & Guilds has announced plans to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications. It means the awarding organisation...
Agri-Business
British Veterinary Association appoints new board chairman
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pleased to announce Steve Anderson Dixon as its new board chairman. Anderson Dixon, who...
Rural Life
Standing on her shoulders: BVA celebrates centenary of women in veterinary
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is celebrating the 100 years since a ground-breaking change to the law allowed women to enter...
Agri-Business
Last chance to nominate for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020
It’s the last chance to nominate individuals or teams for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020, which celebrate the...
Agri-Business
NI vets praised for ‘strong and supportive’ work ahead of Brexit
The British Veterinary Association’s Daniella Dos Santos has used her first major speech as president to praise the vital work...
Rural Life
Quirky cattle vets' parkrun raises thousands for Send a Cow
Park-goers in Southport might have taken a double glance at seeing a pantomime cow and a giant carton of milk...
Rural Life
Almost 1 in 5 UK vets afraid to take sick leave
Nearly two-thirds of vets (63%) worked when they didn’t feel well enough in the last year, according to new figures...
Agri-Business
Daniella Dos Santos elected as new BVA president
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected small animal vet Daniella Dos Santos as its new president to lead its...
Agri-Business
Police issue warning after Weymouth veterinary burglaries
Police are appealing for help after medicines for animal use were stolen from a veterinary practice in Weymouth – nearly...
Agri-Business
Applications open for new veterinary pathway at Harper Adams
Harper Adams has created a new route for students who miss out on, or are not quite ready for vet...
Agri-Business
Propofol developer announced as RCVS Fellowship Day speaker
The developer one of the most common anaesthetic drugs has been announced as the guest speaker at this year’s Royal...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government launches 5-year plan to address AMR
The Welsh Government laid out its plans to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and the environment at this week’s...
Agri-Business
Reinstatement to Shortage Occupation List a 'resounding win' for veterinary
The BVA has hailed the Home Office’s decision to accept the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) recommendation for vets to be...
