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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.
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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.
Single case of atypical BSE confirmed in Scotland
06 Dec 2024
A case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
Positive news in fight against antimicrobial resistance
21 Nov 2024
As this year’s Antibiotic Amnesty campaign gets underway, two new reports have been released during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18 – 24 November) that reveal positive steps in the UK’s journey to tackling antimicrobial resistance.
Overprescribing and lack of sensitivity testing key drivers for antimicrobial resistance in animals, survey shows
18 Nov 2024
The inability to treat infections in animals as a result of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains the top concern for vets in the UK, according to new figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November).
BVA’s Outstanding Service Award 2024 presented at first BVA Awards Dinner
15 Nov 2024
The British Veterinary Association presented the BVA Outstanding Service Award (Chiron Award) to Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust at last night’s first BVA Awards Dinner at the five-star London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf.
BVA’s 2024 Wellbeing Award winners unveiled
15 Nov 2024
The winners of the British Veterinary Association Wellbeing Awards were announced at last night’s first BVA Awards Dinner at the five-star London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf.
British Veterinary Association names its Young Vet of the Year winner for 2024
15 Nov 2024
Vet David Charles has been unveiled as the British Veterinary Association’s Young Vet of the Year for 2024. He was named the winner last night during the very first BVA Awards Dinner, which shone a light on the achievements of exceptional vets and veterinary teams.
BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal) winner revealed
15 Nov 2024
The British Veterinary Association presented the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal) to Eddie Clutton at last night’s first BVA Awards Dinner at the five-star London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf.
#TimeForChange: Does your veterinary workplace support neurodivergent team members to thrive?
12 Nov 2024
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging all veterinary workplaces to check that their working environment is welcoming and inclusive for neurodivergent team members.
BVA responds to RCVS governance reform
11 Nov 2024
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has agreed to proceed with governance reform recommendations outlined in RCVS’s consultation ‘Ensuring good governance’. This will bring about significant changes to the RCVS’s governance structures as both a regulator and a Royal College.
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