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BSAVA announces online conference for students
"The BSAVA Student Conference is a great opportunity for students to enhance their learning on a variety of topics." - AVS.
Event to support students in their transition to practice.

The BSAVA has announced a one-day virtual conference for veterinary students to help them prepare for their careers in small animal practice.

Taking place on Saturday, 23 January, the BSAVA Student Focus event promises a fun, interactive day of clinical and non-clinical content, counting towards six hours of extra-mural studies (EMS). It has been put together by BSAVA volunteers and supported by the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS).

Isobel Arthur and Calum McIntyre, president and junior vice president of the AVS, said: “The BSAVA Student Conference is a great opportunity for students to enhance their learning on a variety of engaging topics. Students will also be provided with the unique opportunity to talk with various expert clinicians, offering valuable insights into their fields in a time when access to seeing practice is more limited."

Among the activities include polls, quizzes and panel discussions, during which students will be able to interact with each other using the online chat platform. The day after the event, bonus content consisting of five webinars will be available, providing clinical guidance on cardiology, exotics, surgery, nutraceuticals and how they are used in practice and customer care.

Alison Speakman, BSAVA junior vice president, said: “Practice-based scenarios with student-led topics and clinical case-solving of challenging issues, including fever and problematic anaesthesia patients, are aimed at facilitating a confident transition from student to graduate.

“There will also be plenty of fun, including a live BSAVA Bake-Off hosted by Rosie Brandreth-Poynter for you to showcase your cookery skills, as well as a keep fit session to help you burn some calories after you have sampled your efforts!”

The event costs £12 and is for BSAVA Veterinary Student members only. For more information and to book your place, click here.

 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.