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Veterinary prescription form

On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...
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Offering work experience placements to school students guide

Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers, to provide an insight into the veterinary profession and the veterinary workplace. Students are placed with ...
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BVA supports UK Government’s legislative reform proposals but raises concerns about governance

BVA has submitted its response to Defra's consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. In its response to the UK ...
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British Veterinary Association responds to Competition and Markets Authority final measures following investigation into UK vet services

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 individual vets across the UK, welcomes the ...
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Hip and Elbow Scheme FAQs

This page covers our most commonly asked questions for the Hip and Elbow Schemes. Are the Schemes open to crossbreeds? Absolutely! The Schemes are open to all dogs and breeds including crossbreeds, ...
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BVA’s Animal Welfare Foundation is searching for new trustees and committee members to help steer its future

The British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) charity, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), is searching for talented people to join its Board of Trustees and committees as it embarks on a new three-year ...
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BVA calls on vets to support reform of outdated veterinary legislation as Government launches proposals

The UK Government has launched a public consultation on reforming the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act. Following years of campaigning by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the UK Government ...
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BVA raises serious concerns as Cambridge University vet school faces renewed uncertainty

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has learnt that the University of Cambridge is considering the future of its undergraduate degree course in veterinary medicine. The news comes just weeks ...
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Keep mince pies out of reach of pets to avoid emergency vet visits this Christmas

Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating ...
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Have a pet with fireworks phobia? Prepare now to prevent injury and distress, urge vets

BVA issues ten tips to keep pets and livestock safe during fireworks season. With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued top tips to help owners protect ...
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British Veterinary Association responds to competition watchdog’s provisional decision and welcomes call for vet practice regulation

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets across the UK, has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) ‘provisional decision’ following its ...
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Meet the BVA Young Vet of the Year finalists: Jade Urquhart-Gilmore

Jade Urquhart-Gilmore combines her love for small animal practice with a commitment to compassionate care and leadership, sustainability, and greater inclusivity within the veterinary profession. I ...