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Pride: using our collective power to build a more inclusive world Listing Image
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RVNs: our highly valued allied professionals Listing Image

RVNs: our highly valued allied professionals

30 May 2024

This Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, BVA Junior Vice President Liz Mullineaux reflects on the vital role of our Registered Veterinary Nurse colleagues and why it’s so important to #ProtectTheTitle.

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A life in livestock health

29 May 2024 | Dick Sibley

Last year’s BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal) winner Dick Sibley shares insights from his career in livestock health, and reflects on challenges future professionals must embrace.

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Supporting garden wildlife

24 May 2024 | Liz Mullineaux

With National Garden Wildlife Week just around the corner, BVA Junior Vice President Liz Mullineaux shares tips to promote wildlife-friendly spaces and contribute to wildlife disease surveillance.

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Encouraging UK vets to step into the dog fertility services gap

15 May 2024 | Angelika von Heimendahl

Clamping down on the proliferation of unregulated dog fertility clinics is a key priority for animal welfare, but are UK vets stepping into the gap? Ahead of her BVA Live talk, veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Angelika von Heimendahl discusses the importance of developing the role of the vet-led team in this area of veterinary medicine.

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Bupa: move for your mental health

13 May 2024

Physical activity has many benefits for your body and your mind. Bupa lead physician Dr David Baines shares why exercise is important and how staying active can help your mental health.

Winning the BVA Outstanding Service (Chiron) Award Listing Image
Why health screening matters for dog welfare: from our scrutineers Listing Image

Why health screening matters for dog welfare: from our scrutineers

18 Apr 2024

Every year, tens of thousands of dogs are sold in the UK. Only a small fraction of these are bred from parents who have undergone the necessary health testing to give them the best chance at a happy, healthy life. Our Canine Health Schemes’ expert scrutineers discuss why screening hips and elbows is a crucial part of a healthy breeding process.

Navigating the return to veterinary practice after a career break Listing Image
My scholarship project reignited my passion for veterinary medicine Listing Image
Embracing diversity in veterinary EMS Listing Image

Embracing diversity in veterinary EMS

08 Apr 2024 | Risa Kunii

Risa Kunii, vet student at the Royal Veterinary College and Animal Aspirations member, discusses the importance of creating an inclusive environment to encourage equal opportunity for growth during extra-mural studies (EMS).

Meet our BVA Northern Ireland Branch President Listing Image
A call to recognise collective excellence in veterinary service  Listing Image

A call to recognise collective excellence in veterinary service

03 Apr 2024 | Luke Gamble

The BVA Animal Health and Welfare Overseas Award (J. Trevor Blackburn Award) recognises a BVA member’s contributions to animal health and welfare in low and middle income countries. This short letter is a heartfelt plea from last year’s winner, Dr Luke Gamble, for the profession to nominate their outstanding colleagues.

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