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Pet Pictures Win Prizes
This image of Monty, taken by owner Adam Godfrey, won first prize.
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Petsavers photo competition. The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Pets we love’, and was designed to celebrate the pets we cherish and love as members of our family.

The photography competition was open to all UK and Ireland residents who are amateur photographers, including pet owners, vets and veterinary nurses. Entrants were judged in two categories: adults - 16 and over and Junior which is below 16.

Adam Godfrey from Devon won first prize in this years adult category. His photo (pictured above) shows Monty, his 3 year old Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, running on the moors. Second and third prize in the adult category went to Jayne Finlay from Lancashire and Sam Barclay from Surrey.

Maddie Sims won first prize in the junior category.
In the junior category, Maddie Sims from Essex won first prize with the picture shown right. She says: “I live on Mersea Island and Harvey is my friend’s dog who comes to stay for his holiday. I love the way he gets excited on the beach and jumps the breakwaters, while looking so proud with his toy. He is such a lovely dog!”
Second and third prize in the junior category went to Daisy Fermont from Wilstone and India Sparacia from East Sussex.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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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.