Student members of the BSAVA held a successful virtual congress in June providing online lectures for colleagues at each of the UK vet schools. It was the brainchild of fourth year Nottingham student Sophie Oliver who told Companion’s John Bonner how the programme also found an audience among fellow vet students across the globe.

Three leading veterinary associations have launched a brand-new resource to help veterinary professionals practise responsible, risk-based use of parasiticide products for dogs and cats.

The BSAVA is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and wishes to extend its condolences to all members of the Royal family.

Worldwide, veterinary practitioners and students are reported to be at higher risk of suicide, burnout and depression compared to other occupational groups. By gaining a greater understanding as to why this is the case, guidance can be put in place to help veterinary professionals protect themselves and others from the emotional rigours of working within the veterinary profession.

Back in the last few months of 2012 the economy was slumping again and fear of a new recession loomed large in everyone's mind. I was chair of BSAVA’s Congress Programme Committee. A situation not unfamiliar to vets, the last of our number arrived to the meeting late and clearly emotional. She’d a sad and complex case of a dog needing treatment with an elderly owner on a tight budget. She asked the rhetorical question: how do I know which corners I can cut?

The governance structure of your Association relies on people from within the profession wanting to get involved and joining the 350 plus volunteers who help the Association achieve its aims, its what makes BSAVA what it is, and allows us to have input from those people who are living the experience of being a vet or nurse at this moment in time. With this in mind, we would like to highlight the current ways in which you can get involved in the Association, we would love to talk to you if any of...

An updated version of one of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA’s) most frequently accessed Global Guidelines is to be launched at this year’s World Congress.

The RCVS celebrated the 60th anniversary of the veterinary nursing profession at a Diamond Jubilee Evening at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on Friday 19th August. The evening was a chance to review how far the profession has come and to pay tribute to those who have influenced and impacted the professions’ achievements over the years.

The organisers and partners of Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) are delighted to announce the return of this important campaign for 2022, which takes place from 19-23 September.

The VN Futures School Ambassadors Scheme launched on 5th May 2022, and is open to RVN registrants, and SVNs who are in, or beyond, their second year of training.