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BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here.

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Sector welcomes government's VSA commitment

The Autumn Budget confirmed it will consult on the Veterinary Surgeons Act this year.

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Petplan reveals winners of Veterinary Awards 2025

Independent practices took the top awards.

Rebrand marks fresh chapter for Royal Kennel Club

New dog census will guide research and support new initiatives.

FIVP voices vets' concerns at LVS 2025

Many vets fear the CMA's provisional remedies will have unintended consequences.

RCVS Exit Survey offers insights on leaving vets and RVNs

Leavers cited health and wellbeing reasons, with some RVNs leaving the profession entirely.

RCVS questions CMA governance comments

The regulatory body 'disagrees' with findings on its governance structure.

Joint CMA response labels remedies 'disproportionate'

The response is signed by leading organisations, including BVA and SPVS.

FIVP warns of remedy dangers in CMA response

The organisation says that the whole vet sector could be impacted.

Women 'under-represented' in parts of vet profession, study reveals

The gender gap persists in surgery research and speaking opportunities.

Sector welcomes government's VSA commitment
28th November 2025

BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026
27th November 2025

Pet Blood Bank makes 'urgent' appeal for donor dogs
27th November 2025

Petplan reveals winners of Veterinary Awards 2025
27th November 2025

London Zoo opens spa-inspired capybara home
26th November 2025

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.