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BVA responds to BBC investigation into vet fees
15 Apr 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a BBC investigation into the rise of corporate ownership of vet practices and its impact on vet fees and income generation.
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Avoid emergency vet visits this Easter by keeping ‘toxic’ traditional treats away from pets
04 Apr 2025
BVA is warning pet owners that goodies like chocolate eggs and hot cross buns can be toxic for pets.
1 in 5 UK vets report seeing illegally imported puppies last year, as BVA calls on Government to act
02 Apr 2025
BVA is supporting vet and MP Danny Chambers' Puppy Smuggling Bill.
BVA launches new redundancy guide to support members
31 Mar 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new guide to support members who find themselves at risk of redundancy.
BVA says CMA is listening but raises concerns about unintended consequences
21 Mar 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published its full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority in February which outline the CMA’s current assessment and emerging views as it continues its Market Investigation into UK veterinary services for household pets.
BVA calls for meeting with Cambridge University over future of vet school
05 Mar 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an urgent meeting with Cambridge University’s General Board to discuss the future of its veterinary school.
BVA outlines proposals for EU-UK vet agreement and solutions to secure vet medicines access in Northern Ireland
03 Mar 2025
British Veterinary Association publishes two new policy positions to reduce post-Brexit trade friction, reduce risk of imported disease and protect animal health and welfare
BVA Northern Ireland and North of Ireland Veterinary Association elect new president
28 Feb 2025
BVA Northern Ireland and North of Ireland Veterinary Association have elected a new president as pressure mounts around future access to veterinary medicines
BVA welcomes Government commitment to reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act
27 Feb 2025
BVA president calls for action on lack of practice regulation that leaves individual vets accountable for business decisions ‘outside their control’.
BVA responds to proposed ban of greyhound racing in Wales
19 Feb 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a response to the proposal by Welsh Government to ban greyhound racing in Wales.
BVA welcomes CMA’s recognition of veterinary professionals’ skill and dedication, but raises concerns around understanding of out of hours and referral services
06 Feb 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to the publication of five ‘working papers’ which set out the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) current assessment and emerging views as it undertakes its Market Investigation into UK veterinary services for household pets.
Building Great Workplaces: Practical Tips for Veterinary Teams – a new webinar series from BVA and VDS
14 Jan 2025
All members of Team Vet are invited to sign up for a free to the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) new webinar series, Building Great Workplaces: Practical Tips for Veterinary Teams.
Animal Welfare Foundation’s Discussion Forum is back for 2025
06 Jan 2025
The animal welfare issues to be debated at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum have been revealed.
Remembering the inspirational life of Simon Doherty
17 Dec 2024
A highly respected and internationally recognised expert in his field, BVA Past President Prof. Simon Doherty was a passionate advocate of the role of vets in championing sustainability and One Health.
BVA responds to new RCVS data modelling UK veterinary workforce and service demand
16 Dec 2024
The modelling report uses current data to project supply and demand for veterinary professionals and services over the next decade.
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