This week, the Animal and Plant Health Agency published its latest risk assessment of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain during 2024. It confirmed a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) into GB livestock …
While discussing the role of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) within the veterinary team, 2 members of the veterinary policy team in Defra headed to Swindon to visit a large independent hospital. They spent the day shadowing the veterinary nursing team, …
By Sion Rowlands This July, 28 years will have passed since I saw my name at the bottom of a lengthy list of successful veterinary graduates at Liverpool University. I was far from sure what that meant then, and to …
Here is a list of more current veterinary job vacancies in the Civil Service. Click on the links to find out more. the links to find out more. You may need to set up a username and password to access the …
Here is a list of current veterinary job vacancies in the Civil Service. Click on the links to find out more. You may need to set up a username and password to access the details of each post. For job …
Have you ever wondered what roles there are for vets in government? Did you know vet roles exist in 9 government departments? Join us for a conversation with Government Veterinary Service (GVS) colleagues on Tuesday 22nd April 12:30-13:15, to hear …
This week marks a year since the ban on XL Bullies came into effect, making it illegal to own an XL Bully in England and Wales unless it has been registered and complies with strict rules, including being neutered and …
Were you at the London Vet Show this year? We were! And we had a great time. Talking to almost 170 vets and veterinary services staff, we spread the word on the various meaningful roles of vets in government. We …
The Government Veterinary Services (GVS) are really excited to be exhibiting at the London Vet Show on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November. We will be on stand N70, so do stop by to say "hi" and learn more about …
[Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer] What does One Health Day mean for me? For me, at the very core of taking a "One Health Approach" is collaboration. As vets, we have a vital role to play in ensuring that all …
Jordon Egan is a Senior Veterinary Inspector at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and in this blog shares her experiences of traversing across the country and joining a Forward Operating Base to work in front-line exotic disease control. After …
