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Vets needed to front new BBC TV series
Producers are looking for vets who are passionate about working with animals and have great communication skills to engage viewers in a range of different stories.
Show will explore the latest innovations in animal medicine

BBC producers are on the hunt for expert television presenters to front a major new series on veterinary medicine.

The series will investigate the truth behind the headlines on what’s best for pets and explore the latest innovations in animal medicine.

Producers are looking for vets who are passionate about working with animals and have great communication skills to engage viewers in a range of different stories. No previous media experience is required.

To apply, record a short video of yourself on your smartphone in which you describe your area of expertise and the most common questions you are asked. Send this with your CV, photo and contact details to vets@bbc.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is 17 April, 2016.

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.