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PDSA invites views of vets and nurses
Charity calls for opinions on pet welfare for report

The PDSA is inviting all those working in the veterinary profession to share their thoughts on the issues facing UK pets, and their views on how to make improvements.

The survey forms part of the PDSA Animal Well-being (PAW) report, and is aimed at helping the charity monitor changes in owner behaviour, and gather opinions from the profession in order to inform future planning.

Issues covered in the survey include online pet sales, pet obesity and children and pets. Last year, 500 vets and vet nurses shared their views, and this year the charity has opened up the survey to the veterinary profession as a whole.

"The views of the profession are vital in building a full picture of the state of our pet nation," said Nicola Martin, head of pet health and welfare at PDSA.

"The more responses we get, the better idea we will have of the issues that really concern you the most. Tell us what you think, and how you want to improve pet wellbeing."

This year's survey can be found on the charity's website, and on average takes 15 minutes to complete. Click here to complete the survey.

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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.