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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announces winner of Vet of the Year Award

Posted by: kenmeger, Posted on: 13 February 2022 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services

Collin Willson, who is the current British Veterinary Association (BVA) Welsh Branch President and has been in the profession for 49 years has been named as the FSA’s Vet of the Year for 2022. The accolade recognises the hard work …

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Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss – ‘Out of Office’ message 2019 (Part 1)!

Posted by: Dr Christine Middlemiss BVMS MRCVS, Posted on: 18 October 2019 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Policy Work

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, reflects on an exciting year so far. Look out for part 2 coming soon!

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How are you feeling? Association of Government Vets wellbeing survey launched!

Posted by: Rebeca Garcia, Posted on: 6 April 2018 - Categories: Professional development
A picture of a vet running an inspection at a farm holding a clip board and pen

...me and why I think the survey is important As a veterinarian I have been fortunate to experience a number of different roles. These include molecular genetics research, private small...

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An (accidental) career in veterinary politics… well mostly in State Veterinary Medicine

Posted by: Jane Clark, Posted on: 24 January 2018 - Categories: Professional development
Photo of delegates to a veterinary conference sat on benches in a lecture hall making notes on laptops

...writing a 20 minute presentation on “A career in veterinary politics” as requested by the excellent Medic Mentor team for one of their Insight into Veterinary Medicine Conferences for 14-15...

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