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VN Practical Exam results published
Pass lists released, pass rate increases

The pass lists for this year's practical examinations for Veterinary Nursing qualifications have been published. MRCVS.co.uk would like to extend our congratulations to all those who have passed.

Of the 237 candidates attempting the new Level 3 Diploma practical exams (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations or OSCEs), 165 candidates passed. Accordingly, the pass rate is 70%. Many candidates passed by a clear margin, and a third of candidates achieved success in ten or more of the 12 exam stations when the pass line was eight stations.

Those students who sat the old-style NVQ Level 3 practical exams also achieved excellent results. Of 62 candidates, 49 were successful. The pass rate is therefore 79%, which is the highest pass rate in recent times.

Welcoming the news, Head of the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Department Libby Earle said “Congratulations to all those who were successful – and to the colleges and practices whose support has been vital to these students’ success. It is good to see VN students doing so well and particularly under the new Level 3 Diploma, since it is only the second time these practical examinations have been held.”

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk