British Veterinary Association
@britishvets.bsky.social
British Veterinary Association, BVA, is the voice of vets in the UK #TeamVet #AnimalHealth #AnimalWelfare
💻 www.bva.co.uk
📞 For 24/7 media enquiries, email: media@bva.co.uk
💻 www.bva.co.uk
📞 For 24/7 media enquiries, email: media@bva.co.uk
⚠️ Cold snap alert
With warnings for snow and ice in place across many parts of the UK this week, check out our top tips to keep all pets safe and warm in this weather.
metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warn...
#WeatherAware @metoffice.gov.uk
With warnings for snow and ice in place across many parts of the UK this week, check out our top tips to keep all pets safe and warm in this weather.
metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warn...
#WeatherAware @metoffice.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
⚠️ Cold snap alert
With warnings for snow and ice in place across many parts of the UK this week, check out our top tips to keep all pets safe and warm in this weather.
metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warn...
#WeatherAware @metoffice.gov.uk
With warnings for snow and ice in place across many parts of the UK this week, check out our top tips to keep all pets safe and warm in this weather.
metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warn...
#WeatherAware @metoffice.gov.uk
How could the CMA’s provisional decision affect your practice, clients and animals?
Join us tomorrow for a webinar and live Q&A with BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social & Senior Vice President Liz Mullineaux.
Free for BVA members. Book your spot now: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
Join us tomorrow for a webinar and live Q&A with BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social & Senior Vice President Liz Mullineaux.
Free for BVA members. Book your spot now: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How could the CMA’s provisional decision affect your practice, clients and animals?
Join us tomorrow for a webinar and live Q&A with BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social & Senior Vice President Liz Mullineaux.
Free for BVA members. Book your spot now: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
Join us tomorrow for a webinar and live Q&A with BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social & Senior Vice President Liz Mullineaux.
Free for BVA members. Book your spot now: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
What does a day in the life of a farm vet look like?
From disease testing sheep & fertility testing dairy cows to treating sick calves & meeting with farmers to discuss forage shortages, no two days are alike. Follow vet Ed Bailey at George Farm Vets as he visits farms in Wiltshire. #InSafeHands
From disease testing sheep & fertility testing dairy cows to treating sick calves & meeting with farmers to discuss forage shortages, no two days are alike. Follow vet Ed Bailey at George Farm Vets as he visits farms in Wiltshire. #InSafeHands
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What does a day in the life of a farm vet look like?
From disease testing sheep & fertility testing dairy cows to treating sick calves & meeting with farmers to discuss forage shortages, no two days are alike. Follow vet Ed Bailey at George Farm Vets as he visits farms in Wiltshire. #InSafeHands
From disease testing sheep & fertility testing dairy cows to treating sick calves & meeting with farmers to discuss forage shortages, no two days are alike. Follow vet Ed Bailey at George Farm Vets as he visits farms in Wiltshire. #InSafeHands
Did you catch our #YoungVetOfTheYear winner Leah Hunter on BBC Breakfast today?
Watch the Orkney vet talk about her work spanning mixed practice and wildlife rescue (from 24:12) 👉 ow.ly/W3LU50Xn67p
The award is kindly supported by Zoetis UK.
#InSafeHands
Watch the Orkney vet talk about her work spanning mixed practice and wildlife rescue (from 24:12) 👉 ow.ly/W3LU50Xn67p
The award is kindly supported by Zoetis UK.
#InSafeHands
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Did you catch our #YoungVetOfTheYear winner Leah Hunter on BBC Breakfast today?
Watch the Orkney vet talk about her work spanning mixed practice and wildlife rescue (from 24:12) 👉 ow.ly/W3LU50Xn67p
The award is kindly supported by Zoetis UK.
#InSafeHands
Watch the Orkney vet talk about her work spanning mixed practice and wildlife rescue (from 24:12) 👉 ow.ly/W3LU50Xn67p
The award is kindly supported by Zoetis UK.
#InSafeHands
Our third and final webinar exploring #VeterinarySurgeonsAct reform will take place on Thursday 30 October.
Join @robthevet.bsky.social, Liz Mullineaux and Tim Parkin for a discussion and a chance to pose your questions.
Register here 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
Join @robthevet.bsky.social, Liz Mullineaux and Tim Parkin for a discussion and a chance to pose your questions.
Register here 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our third and final webinar exploring #VeterinarySurgeonsAct reform will take place on Thursday 30 October.
Join @robthevet.bsky.social, Liz Mullineaux and Tim Parkin for a discussion and a chance to pose your questions.
Register here 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
Join @robthevet.bsky.social, Liz Mullineaux and Tim Parkin for a discussion and a chance to pose your questions.
Register here 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...
Join BVA's Big Conversation – a profession-wide survey designed to understand your challenges, and to shape the future of veterinary work across the UK.
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Take part here 👉 www.research.net/r/bvamm25s
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Take part here 👉 www.research.net/r/bvamm25s
October 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Join BVA's Big Conversation – a profession-wide survey designed to understand your challenges, and to shape the future of veterinary work across the UK.
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Take part here 👉 www.research.net/r/bvamm25s
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Take part here 👉 www.research.net/r/bvamm25s
Delighted to see the #PuppySmugglingBill sail through to its third reading in the House of Lords! Thanks to vet Lord Trees @UKHouseofLords for sponsoring it in the House & to #TeamVet for contributing your voices to help us get this crucial legislation close to the finish line.
October 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Delighted to see the #PuppySmugglingBill sail through to its third reading in the House of Lords! Thanks to vet Lord Trees @UKHouseofLords for sponsoring it in the House & to #TeamVet for contributing your voices to help us get this crucial legislation close to the finish line.
Wishing a joyous and light-filled Diwali to all #TeamVet and veterinary nursing colleagues who are celebrating today!
#HappyDiwali
#HappyDiwali
October 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Wishing a joyous and light-filled Diwali to all #TeamVet and veterinary nursing colleagues who are celebrating today!
#HappyDiwali
#HappyDiwali
A tortoise with conjunctivitis? It's just another day in the office for vets at @marwellzoo.bsky.social!
#InSafeHands
#InSafeHands
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A tortoise with conjunctivitis? It's just another day in the office for vets at @marwellzoo.bsky.social!
#InSafeHands
#InSafeHands
Our second 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar takes place at 7pm tomorrow, 30 September.
Register here to join 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
Register here to join 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our second 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar takes place at 7pm tomorrow, 30 September.
Register here to join 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
Register here to join 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
Welcome to #VetSchool! 🎉
Welcome weeks are kicking off at vet schools across the country, and we’ve been on the road visiting many #VetsInTheMaking.
If you're a first-year student, make sure you sign up for a year of free membership 👉 ow.ly/EMZ750X0LC7
📸 University of Surrey
Welcome weeks are kicking off at vet schools across the country, and we’ve been on the road visiting many #VetsInTheMaking.
If you're a first-year student, make sure you sign up for a year of free membership 👉 ow.ly/EMZ750X0LC7
📸 University of Surrey
September 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Welcome to #VetSchool! 🎉
Welcome weeks are kicking off at vet schools across the country, and we’ve been on the road visiting many #VetsInTheMaking.
If you're a first-year student, make sure you sign up for a year of free membership 👉 ow.ly/EMZ750X0LC7
📸 University of Surrey
Welcome weeks are kicking off at vet schools across the country, and we’ve been on the road visiting many #VetsInTheMaking.
If you're a first-year student, make sure you sign up for a year of free membership 👉 ow.ly/EMZ750X0LC7
📸 University of Surrey
Hear directly from Defra at the next session in our 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar series.
🕖 7pm
📅 Tuesday 30 September
🔗 Register here 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
🕖 7pm
📅 Tuesday 30 September
🔗 Register here 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
September 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hear directly from Defra at the next session in our 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar series.
🕖 7pm
📅 Tuesday 30 September
🔗 Register here 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
🕖 7pm
📅 Tuesday 30 September
🔗 Register here 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv
Spend a day with a vet at @marwellzoo.bsky.social! From rodents to rhinos, there's always someone to look after. #InSafeHands
September 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Spend a day with a vet at @marwellzoo.bsky.social! From rodents to rhinos, there's always someone to look after. #InSafeHands
The genetics of obesity- can an old dog teach us new tricks?
At this year's #BVACongress Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at London Vet Show, Prof. Giles Yeo will share the results & ramifications of his ground-breaking research into the genetic role of obesity.
Find out more: ow.ly/2vZr50WEt3T
At this year's #BVACongress Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at London Vet Show, Prof. Giles Yeo will share the results & ramifications of his ground-breaking research into the genetic role of obesity.
Find out more: ow.ly/2vZr50WEt3T
August 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The genetics of obesity- can an old dog teach us new tricks?
At this year's #BVACongress Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at London Vet Show, Prof. Giles Yeo will share the results & ramifications of his ground-breaking research into the genetic role of obesity.
Find out more: ow.ly/2vZr50WEt3T
At this year's #BVACongress Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at London Vet Show, Prof. Giles Yeo will share the results & ramifications of his ground-breaking research into the genetic role of obesity.
Find out more: ow.ly/2vZr50WEt3T
Big changes are coming.
From the CMA investigation to the reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct, we’re working hard on the issues shaping our profession.
Not a BVA member? Join our mailing list to stay up to date with our news, campaigns & lobbying 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/sign-up-for-...
From the CMA investigation to the reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct, we’re working hard on the issues shaping our profession.
Not a BVA member? Join our mailing list to stay up to date with our news, campaigns & lobbying 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/sign-up-for-...
August 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Big changes are coming.
From the CMA investigation to the reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct, we’re working hard on the issues shaping our profession.
Not a BVA member? Join our mailing list to stay up to date with our news, campaigns & lobbying 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/sign-up-for-...
From the CMA investigation to the reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct, we’re working hard on the issues shaping our profession.
Not a BVA member? Join our mailing list to stay up to date with our news, campaigns & lobbying 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/sign-up-for-...
#DidYouKnow last year we responded to 17 consultations on behalf of our members?
From sustainable farming and licensing of #AnimalWelfare establishments to the CMA investigation, we’ve been working hard to ensure your voice is heard.
Catch up here👉 www.bva.co.uk/take-action/...
From sustainable farming and licensing of #AnimalWelfare establishments to the CMA investigation, we’ve been working hard to ensure your voice is heard.
Catch up here👉 www.bva.co.uk/take-action/...
August 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#DidYouKnow last year we responded to 17 consultations on behalf of our members?
From sustainable farming and licensing of #AnimalWelfare establishments to the CMA investigation, we’ve been working hard to ensure your voice is heard.
Catch up here👉 www.bva.co.uk/take-action/...
From sustainable farming and licensing of #AnimalWelfare establishments to the CMA investigation, we’ve been working hard to ensure your voice is heard.
Catch up here👉 www.bva.co.uk/take-action/...
“If enacted & enforced as intended, there should be positive animal welfare outcomes."
Great to see the Animal Sentience Committee support the #PuppySmugglingBill in their letter to EFRA Committee, with a nod to BVA's campaign on the issue.
#CutTheCrop @dannychambers.bsky.social
t.co/Li2DhQIovP
Great to see the Animal Sentience Committee support the #PuppySmugglingBill in their letter to EFRA Committee, with a nod to BVA's campaign on the issue.
#CutTheCrop @dannychambers.bsky.social
t.co/Li2DhQIovP
August 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“If enacted & enforced as intended, there should be positive animal welfare outcomes."
Great to see the Animal Sentience Committee support the #PuppySmugglingBill in their letter to EFRA Committee, with a nod to BVA's campaign on the issue.
#CutTheCrop @dannychambers.bsky.social
t.co/Li2DhQIovP
Great to see the Animal Sentience Committee support the #PuppySmugglingBill in their letter to EFRA Committee, with a nod to BVA's campaign on the issue.
#CutTheCrop @dannychambers.bsky.social
t.co/Li2DhQIovP
The UK #VeterinarySurgeonsAct dates back to 1966 and is no longer fit for purpose. This is your opportunity to get informed and influence what new legislation could look like.
Join us at 7pm, Wednesday 3 September for the first in a three-part webinar series.
To register 👉 ow.ly/bkws50WILkB
Join us at 7pm, Wednesday 3 September for the first in a three-part webinar series.
To register 👉 ow.ly/bkws50WILkB
August 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The UK #VeterinarySurgeonsAct dates back to 1966 and is no longer fit for purpose. This is your opportunity to get informed and influence what new legislation could look like.
Join us at 7pm, Wednesday 3 September for the first in a three-part webinar series.
To register 👉 ow.ly/bkws50WILkB
Join us at 7pm, Wednesday 3 September for the first in a three-part webinar series.
To register 👉 ow.ly/bkws50WILkB
For #WorldPhotographyDay, a BVA HQ staff favourite!
Titled 'A Gentle Touch', this incredible photo shows the tiny hand of a ring-tailed lemur gently grasping a vet’s finger while recovering from anaesthesia. #InSafeHands
📸 Sam Price, BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 finalist
Titled 'A Gentle Touch', this incredible photo shows the tiny hand of a ring-tailed lemur gently grasping a vet’s finger while recovering from anaesthesia. #InSafeHands
📸 Sam Price, BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 finalist
August 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For #WorldPhotographyDay, a BVA HQ staff favourite!
Titled 'A Gentle Touch', this incredible photo shows the tiny hand of a ring-tailed lemur gently grasping a vet’s finger while recovering from anaesthesia. #InSafeHands
📸 Sam Price, BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 finalist
Titled 'A Gentle Touch', this incredible photo shows the tiny hand of a ring-tailed lemur gently grasping a vet’s finger while recovering from anaesthesia. #InSafeHands
📸 Sam Price, BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 finalist
Good luck to everyone receiving their #ALevelResults today! 🌟
If your next step is vet school, we’re so excited to welcome you to the profession as you begin your journey as a #VetInTheMaking.
#WeAreBVA #ALevels2025
If your next step is vet school, we’re so excited to welcome you to the profession as you begin your journey as a #VetInTheMaking.
#WeAreBVA #ALevels2025
August 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Good luck to everyone receiving their #ALevelResults today! 🌟
If your next step is vet school, we’re so excited to welcome you to the profession as you begin your journey as a #VetInTheMaking.
#WeAreBVA #ALevels2025
If your next step is vet school, we’re so excited to welcome you to the profession as you begin your journey as a #VetInTheMaking.
#WeAreBVA #ALevels2025
🎓 Huge congratulations to @LivUni Vet School Class of 2025!
Welcome you to #TeamVet. If you haven't already, make sure you pre-order your grad gift (personalised scrub hat or BVA beanie!) 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHB3PSH
📸 Courtesy Alexandra and Norman-Dupuy
#WeAreBVA
Welcome you to #TeamVet. If you haven't already, make sure you pre-order your grad gift (personalised scrub hat or BVA beanie!) 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHB3PSH
📸 Courtesy Alexandra and Norman-Dupuy
#WeAreBVA
August 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎓 Huge congratulations to @LivUni Vet School Class of 2025!
Welcome you to #TeamVet. If you haven't already, make sure you pre-order your grad gift (personalised scrub hat or BVA beanie!) 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHB3PSH
📸 Courtesy Alexandra and Norman-Dupuy
#WeAreBVA
Welcome you to #TeamVet. If you haven't already, make sure you pre-order your grad gift (personalised scrub hat or BVA beanie!) 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHB3PSH
📸 Courtesy Alexandra and Norman-Dupuy
#WeAreBVA
⚠️ Heatstroke can be fatal for pets, but acting quickly can save lives.
Do you know the early signs of heatstroke & what to do in an emergency? [Hint: Use cold water to bring down your pet's body temperature, then head to the nearest vet]
bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
@metoffice.gov.uk
Do you know the early signs of heatstroke & what to do in an emergency? [Hint: Use cold water to bring down your pet's body temperature, then head to the nearest vet]
bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
@metoffice.gov.uk
August 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
⚠️ Heatstroke can be fatal for pets, but acting quickly can save lives.
Do you know the early signs of heatstroke & what to do in an emergency? [Hint: Use cold water to bring down your pet's body temperature, then head to the nearest vet]
bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
@metoffice.gov.uk
Do you know the early signs of heatstroke & what to do in an emergency? [Hint: Use cold water to bring down your pet's body temperature, then head to the nearest vet]
bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
@metoffice.gov.uk
From routine checks to surgical emergencies, vet teams in small animal practices are always on their toes.
We're pleased to be at Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt today, taking a peek behind the scene at all that goes into keeping our pets healthy. #InSafeHands #TeamVet
We're pleased to be at Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt today, taking a peek behind the scene at all that goes into keeping our pets healthy. #InSafeHands #TeamVet
August 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
From routine checks to surgical emergencies, vet teams in small animal practices are always on their toes.
We're pleased to be at Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt today, taking a peek behind the scene at all that goes into keeping our pets healthy. #InSafeHands #TeamVet
We're pleased to be at Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt today, taking a peek behind the scene at all that goes into keeping our pets healthy. #InSafeHands #TeamVet
Choosing the right cat food can be confusing - especially with so many marketing claims out there.
This #InternationalCatDay, we’re cutting through the noise with expert answers to your most common diet questions.
Read our FAQs 👉 ow.ly/5Vp250WBrLH
This #InternationalCatDay, we’re cutting through the noise with expert answers to your most common diet questions.
Read our FAQs 👉 ow.ly/5Vp250WBrLH
August 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Choosing the right cat food can be confusing - especially with so many marketing claims out there.
This #InternationalCatDay, we’re cutting through the noise with expert answers to your most common diet questions.
Read our FAQs 👉 ow.ly/5Vp250WBrLH
This #InternationalCatDay, we’re cutting through the noise with expert answers to your most common diet questions.
Read our FAQs 👉 ow.ly/5Vp250WBrLH
How many pets come through a vet practice waiting room in just one morning? 🐾
Here’s a peek behind the scenes to see just how busy it gets – and this is just the dogs!
#InSafeHands
Here’s a peek behind the scenes to see just how busy it gets – and this is just the dogs!
#InSafeHands
August 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How many pets come through a vet practice waiting room in just one morning? 🐾
Here’s a peek behind the scenes to see just how busy it gets – and this is just the dogs!
#InSafeHands
Here’s a peek behind the scenes to see just how busy it gets – and this is just the dogs!
#InSafeHands