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Utilise your practice waiting room!
Survey reveals waiting rooms are revenue opportunities

A national survey has revealed that the majority of posters, leaflets and other displays in vets' waiting rooms can be the most effective means of building ambience, and they can provide a significant opportunity to increase practice revenue.

The survey collated the views of more than 100 practice managers, and found out that nearly 70% believed waiting room displays were very effective at improving ambience and 65% felt they were effective at conveying information.

However, only 8% felt they were very effective at increasing turnover and 7% felt they had a significant impact in selling a product or brand.

Areas to be worked on were identified as the frequency with which displays are changed, deciding upon the right messages to be communicated and utilising contemporary formats, such as interactive or digital displays, to best communicate with clients.

Helen Cawthra, Managing Director of TMA - who conducted the survey - said: “It is all very well building ambience and providing loyalty but in today’s market, it is important that vets take hold of every opportunity to generate revenue in every way possible."

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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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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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.