Reforming the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 – we want to hear from you to help shape the future of our sector and professions!

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As many of you will be aware, Defra currently has a public consultation open on potential reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA). Many veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, allied veterinary professionals (AVPs - also known as paraprofessionals) and members …

London Vet Show 2025 - Showcasing exciting opportunities

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Late November marked the annual London Vet Show, a huge event in the veterinary calendar when professionals, students, industry, charities, and academia come together to learn, exchange ideas, network and socialise. Government Veterinary Services (GVS) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA shared an exhibitor stand …

At the Heart of Global Decisions: My WOAH General Session Experience

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The end of May marked the 92nd WOAH General Session, and I had the pleasure of being invited as part of the UK delegation. It was my first time attending, and even for those who go every year, this one …

Beyond the clinic & out of the lab. A vet’s route to life ‘behind the scenes’ at the VMD

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Jon Haycock is a Senior Veterinary Assessor at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and shares his career path since graduation. Whilst writing this piece, I’ve come to realise that I clearly enjoy the immense variety that the veterinary profession has …

Changing perceptions of Veterinary Public Health

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Written by the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Natalie Sampson MRCVS Changing societal perceptions is hard, yet that is exactly what we set out to do four years ago when we faced an Official Veterinarian (OV) recruitment crisis that …

A day in the life: Policy colleagues engage with key RVN stakeholders

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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, …