@robthevet.bsky.social
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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
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"For change to succeed, we need the whole profession to be united."
At the BVA Northern Ireland Dinner in Stormont last night, BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social called on #TeamVet to unite behind much-needed reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct.
Read more 👇
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
At the BVA Northern Ireland Dinner in Stormont last night, BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social called on #TeamVet to unite behind much-needed reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct.
Read more 👇
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Calls for Northern Ireland vets to unite behind regulatory reform as Competition watchdog backs regulation of practices | British Veterinary Association
www.bva.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"For change to succeed, we need the whole profession to be united."
At the BVA Northern Ireland Dinner in Stormont last night, BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social called on #TeamVet to unite behind much-needed reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct.
Read more 👇
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
At the BVA Northern Ireland Dinner in Stormont last night, BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social called on #TeamVet to unite behind much-needed reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct.
Read more 👇
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
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"At first glance, there’s lots of positives in the CMA’s provisional decision that both vets & pet owners will welcome."
Read our statement on @cmagovuk.bsky.social's provisional decision following its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Read our statement on @cmagovuk.bsky.social's provisional decision following its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
British Veterinary Association responds to competition watchdog’s provisional decision and welcomes call for vet practice regulation
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets across the UK, has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) ‘provisional decision’ following its mark...
www.bva.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"At first glance, there’s lots of positives in the CMA’s provisional decision that both vets & pet owners will welcome."
Read our statement on @cmagovuk.bsky.social's provisional decision following its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Read our statement on @cmagovuk.bsky.social's provisional decision following its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
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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
Great first event as @britishvets.bsky.social President! VPHA & AGV Conference is a friendly, engaging and informative event
September 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Great first event as @britishvets.bsky.social President! VPHA & AGV Conference is a friendly, engaging and informative event
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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
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Congrats to the BVA #YoungVetOfTheYearAward finalists!
Early-career vets Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, Leah Hunter & Rosemary Charnley have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious award, sponsored by Zoetis.
Read about their inspiring work and achievements ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Early-career vets Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, Leah Hunter & Rosemary Charnley have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious award, sponsored by Zoetis.
Read about their inspiring work and achievements ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year 2025 finalists revealed | British Veterinary Association
www.bva.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Congrats to the BVA #YoungVetOfTheYearAward finalists!
Early-career vets Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, Leah Hunter & Rosemary Charnley have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious award, sponsored by Zoetis.
Read about their inspiring work and achievements ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Early-career vets Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, Leah Hunter & Rosemary Charnley have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious award, sponsored by Zoetis.
Read about their inspiring work and achievements ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
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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
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📢 Calling all final-year vet students 📢
We know that the transition from student to qualified vet is a significant step. Access the BVA support available to you in your final year and first year qualified, and pre-order your grad gift today 👉 ow.ly/UkSw50Wu4TL
#WeAreBVA
We know that the transition from student to qualified vet is a significant step. Access the BVA support available to you in your final year and first year qualified, and pre-order your grad gift today 👉 ow.ly/UkSw50Wu4TL
#WeAreBVA
July 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📢 Calling all final-year vet students 📢
We know that the transition from student to qualified vet is a significant step. Access the BVA support available to you in your final year and first year qualified, and pre-order your grad gift today 👉 ow.ly/UkSw50Wu4TL
#WeAreBVA
We know that the transition from student to qualified vet is a significant step. Access the BVA support available to you in your final year and first year qualified, and pre-order your grad gift today 👉 ow.ly/UkSw50Wu4TL
#WeAreBVA
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Anxious dogs like Rosie need a little extra care and attention.
Thankfully, with the wonderful team of vets at Highcliff Vets, she’s #InSafeHands.
Thankfully, with the wonderful team of vets at Highcliff Vets, she’s #InSafeHands.
July 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Anxious dogs like Rosie need a little extra care and attention.
Thankfully, with the wonderful team of vets at Highcliff Vets, she’s #InSafeHands.
Thankfully, with the wonderful team of vets at Highcliff Vets, she’s #InSafeHands.
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#Bluetongue poses a significant threat to cattle, sheep, goats & camelids.
We're supporting the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign in Wales, which encourages farmers to talk to their vet about vaccinating livestock against the virus.
#BattleBluetongue
We're supporting the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign in Wales, which encourages farmers to talk to their vet about vaccinating livestock against the virus.
#BattleBluetongue
July 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#Bluetongue poses a significant threat to cattle, sheep, goats & camelids.
We're supporting the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign in Wales, which encourages farmers to talk to their vet about vaccinating livestock against the virus.
#BattleBluetongue
We're supporting the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign in Wales, which encourages farmers to talk to their vet about vaccinating livestock against the virus.
#BattleBluetongue
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"We 've all experienced that nausea-inducing moment when we realised something has gone wrong with one of our cases."
Ahead of chairing a #BVALive session on compassionate leadership, Rob Williams writes about the importance of learning from adverse events.
ow.ly/RrhT50W3jYf
Ahead of chairing a #BVALive session on compassionate leadership, Rob Williams writes about the importance of learning from adverse events.
ow.ly/RrhT50W3jYf
Learning from Adverse Events: Compassionate Leadership in Veterinary Practice
Ahead of chairing a session at BVA Live this month, BVA Junior Vice President Rob Williams talks through the importance of supporting one another and learning together when veterinary care has uninten...
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June 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"We 've all experienced that nausea-inducing moment when we realised something has gone wrong with one of our cases."
Ahead of chairing a #BVALive session on compassionate leadership, Rob Williams writes about the importance of learning from adverse events.
ow.ly/RrhT50W3jYf
Ahead of chairing a #BVALive session on compassionate leadership, Rob Williams writes about the importance of learning from adverse events.
ow.ly/RrhT50W3jYf
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#BVALive Canine neutering: not black or white – but grey.
Ahead of their #BVALive session next month, Rachel Dean, Kathryn Wareham & Caroline Scobie dive into the complexities of canine neutering and why certainty isn’t always possible – or necessary. #VetRecord
ow.ly/g5Ws50VXHfo
Ahead of their #BVALive session next month, Rachel Dean, Kathryn Wareham & Caroline Scobie dive into the complexities of canine neutering and why certainty isn’t always possible – or necessary. #VetRecord
ow.ly/g5Ws50VXHfo
May 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
#BVALive Canine neutering: not black or white – but grey.
Ahead of their #BVALive session next month, Rachel Dean, Kathryn Wareham & Caroline Scobie dive into the complexities of canine neutering and why certainty isn’t always possible – or necessary. #VetRecord
ow.ly/g5Ws50VXHfo
Ahead of their #BVALive session next month, Rachel Dean, Kathryn Wareham & Caroline Scobie dive into the complexities of canine neutering and why certainty isn’t always possible – or necessary. #VetRecord
ow.ly/g5Ws50VXHfo
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Care about the future of the vet profession? Feel strongly about an animal health and welfare issue?
Join one of our committees or branches to help make a difference!
Applications are now open for a number of vacancies. Find out more and apply here: www.bva.co.uk/about-us/our...
Join one of our committees or branches to help make a difference!
Applications are now open for a number of vacancies. Find out more and apply here: www.bva.co.uk/about-us/our...
May 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Care about the future of the vet profession? Feel strongly about an animal health and welfare issue?
Join one of our committees or branches to help make a difference!
Applications are now open for a number of vacancies. Find out more and apply here: www.bva.co.uk/about-us/our...
Join one of our committees or branches to help make a difference!
Applications are now open for a number of vacancies. Find out more and apply here: www.bva.co.uk/about-us/our...
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🚨We're pleased that @dannychambers.bsky.social's #PuppySmugglingBill will be progressing to Committee Stage next week (14 May)!
Help support its passage through parliament by downloading & sending our template letter to your MP, urging them to support the Bill. ow.ly/ILra50U91M4
#CutTheCrop
Help support its passage through parliament by downloading & sending our template letter to your MP, urging them to support the Bill. ow.ly/ILra50U91M4
#CutTheCrop
May 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🚨We're pleased that @dannychambers.bsky.social's #PuppySmugglingBill will be progressing to Committee Stage next week (14 May)!
Help support its passage through parliament by downloading & sending our template letter to your MP, urging them to support the Bill. ow.ly/ILra50U91M4
#CutTheCrop
Help support its passage through parliament by downloading & sending our template letter to your MP, urging them to support the Bill. ow.ly/ILra50U91M4
#CutTheCrop
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In her evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the Windsor Framework last week, BVA NI Branch President Dr. Kirsten Dunbar shared #TeamVet's concerns around vet medicines access and emphasised that any solution must be future-proof. 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Windsor Framework: Vets renew warning over NI medicine supplies
Concerns continue to rise about the supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland post-Brexit.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In her evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the Windsor Framework last week, BVA NI Branch President Dr. Kirsten Dunbar shared #TeamVet's concerns around vet medicines access and emphasised that any solution must be future-proof. 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Did you catch BVA President Liz Mullineaux on BBC Radio 4's Today programme?
She discussed @CMAgovUK's potential remedies following its vet services investigation- while many are spot on, BVA has concerns around some & will respond on behalf of #TeamVet.
🔊 From 24:24
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
She discussed @CMAgovUK's potential remedies following its vet services investigation- while many are spot on, BVA has concerns around some & will respond on behalf of #TeamVet.
🔊 From 24:24
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today - 02/05/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Did you catch BVA President Liz Mullineaux on BBC Radio 4's Today programme?
She discussed @CMAgovUK's potential remedies following its vet services investigation- while many are spot on, BVA has concerns around some & will respond on behalf of #TeamVet.
🔊 From 24:24
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
She discussed @CMAgovUK's potential remedies following its vet services investigation- while many are spot on, BVA has concerns around some & will respond on behalf of #TeamVet.
🔊 From 24:24
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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It's set to be a hot week! Make sure pets have access to fresh drinking water, good ventilation and shade.
If you're concerned about their health, contact a vet as soon as possible- early intervention can save lives.
More tips: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
@metoffice.bsky.social
If you're concerned about their health, contact a vet as soon as possible- early intervention can save lives.
More tips: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
@metoffice.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It's set to be a hot week! Make sure pets have access to fresh drinking water, good ventilation and shade.
If you're concerned about their health, contact a vet as soon as possible- early intervention can save lives.
More tips: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
@metoffice.bsky.social
If you're concerned about their health, contact a vet as soon as possible- early intervention can save lives.
More tips: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
@metoffice.bsky.social
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*NEWS* We're delighted to unveil the programme for #BVALive 2025!
Join us in Birmingham in June to hear from an exciting line-up of veterinary speakers, panellists & experts across a range of #CPD topics- from the #VetSurgeonsAct & CMA review to llamas & honeybees.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Join us in Birmingham in June to hear from an exciting line-up of veterinary speakers, panellists & experts across a range of #CPD topics- from the #VetSurgeonsAct & CMA review to llamas & honeybees.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
BVA Live 2025 programme line-up unveiled | British Veterinary Association
www.bva.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
*NEWS* We're delighted to unveil the programme for #BVALive 2025!
Join us in Birmingham in June to hear from an exciting line-up of veterinary speakers, panellists & experts across a range of #CPD topics- from the #VetSurgeonsAct & CMA review to llamas & honeybees.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Join us in Birmingham in June to hear from an exciting line-up of veterinary speakers, panellists & experts across a range of #CPD topics- from the #VetSurgeonsAct & CMA review to llamas & honeybees.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
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Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a vet practice?
Take a peek beyond the consult room Pennard Vets to find out what really goes into caring for the nation’s animals.
#InSafeHands
Take a peek beyond the consult room Pennard Vets to find out what really goes into caring for the nation’s animals.
#InSafeHands
April 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a vet practice?
Take a peek beyond the consult room Pennard Vets to find out what really goes into caring for the nation’s animals.
#InSafeHands
Take a peek beyond the consult room Pennard Vets to find out what really goes into caring for the nation’s animals.
#InSafeHands
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"BVA’s work representing the views and concerns of the profession is cutting through with the CMA."
We've published our full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority last month. Read our response.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
We've published our full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority last month. Read our response.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
BVA says CMA is listening but raises concerns about unintended consequences
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published its full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority in February which outline the CMA’s current a...
www.bva.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"BVA’s work representing the views and concerns of the profession is cutting through with the CMA."
We've published our full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority last month. Read our response.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
We've published our full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority last month. Read our response.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
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BVA is committed to supporting neurodiversity in the vet professions. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
Take a look at Vetlife's free resource on how to create a neuro-inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive: vetlife.org.uk/neurodiversity/
Take a look at Vetlife's free resource on how to create a neuro-inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive: vetlife.org.uk/neurodiversity/
March 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
BVA is committed to supporting neurodiversity in the vet professions. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
Take a look at Vetlife's free resource on how to create a neuro-inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive: vetlife.org.uk/neurodiversity/
Take a look at Vetlife's free resource on how to create a neuro-inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive: vetlife.org.uk/neurodiversity/
This is what we do to support and represent the veterinary profession at @britishvets.bsky.social
📢 Today, we spoke up for our members and #TeamVet at the @cmagovuk.bsky.social formal investigation hearing.
BVA President Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux reflects on today's evidence session, one of the final steps before the CMA publishes its proposed remedies.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
BVA President Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux reflects on today's evidence session, one of the final steps before the CMA publishes its proposed remedies.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Advocating for the veterinary profession at our CMA hearing
BVA President Liz Mullineaux reflects on BVA’s formal evidence hearing, one of the final steps in the CMA investigation before the publication of proposed remedies.
www.bva.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is what we do to support and represent the veterinary profession at @britishvets.bsky.social
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We have published 2 new policy positions to protect animal health, ensure medicines access & support the profession. We’re calling for:
1️⃣ An EU-UK vet agreement to improve trade & uphold welfare standards
2️⃣ Solutions to secure long-term vet meds access in NI
Visit www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
1️⃣ An EU-UK vet agreement to improve trade & uphold welfare standards
2️⃣ Solutions to secure long-term vet meds access in NI
Visit www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
BVA outlines proposals for EU-UK vet agreement and solutions to secure vet medicines access in Northern Ireland
British Veterinary Association publishes two new policy positions to reduce post-Brexit trade friction, reduce risk of imported disease and protect animal health and welfare
www.bva.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We have published 2 new policy positions to protect animal health, ensure medicines access & support the profession. We’re calling for:
1️⃣ An EU-UK vet agreement to improve trade & uphold welfare standards
2️⃣ Solutions to secure long-term vet meds access in NI
Visit www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
1️⃣ An EU-UK vet agreement to improve trade & uphold welfare standards
2️⃣ Solutions to secure long-term vet meds access in NI
Visit www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
