News - BSAVA

RCVS news: VNs reminded to complete registration before end of 2017

27 November 2017

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is reminding veterinary nurses that they need to pay their annual renewal fee before the end of the year or they will be removed from the Register.

Animal Welfare Network Wales initiative aims to make allies of pet owners, dogs and livestock across rural Wales

24 November 2017

A host of animal welfare organisations are uniting to deliver a new initiative aiming to keep pet owners, dogs and livestock safe in the countryside. The two-day 'Animals, Land & You' (A.L.Y.) event will take place at the Royal Welsh Show's Winter Fair, on Monday 27 November & Tuesday 28 November, aiming to help "pet owners, dogs, livestock and other animals live harmoniously alongside one another".

BSAVA supports drive to improve health and welfare of brachycephalic dogs

21 November 2017

Many BSAVA members will be aware of the increasing profile brachycephalic breeds have acquired in the media over recent months. These breeds have become the topic of conversation or debate on many fronts, as was demonstrated by discussions at the recent joint FECAVA-WSAVA Congress.

Bella Moss Foundation and NOAH join forces to #BeattheBugs this World Antibiotic Awareness Week

20 November 2017

To coincide with World Antibiotic Awareness Week (13-19th November), the Bella Moss Foundation and the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) have teamed up to survey the depth of pet owners’ knowledge on the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the organisations are calling on the support of the veterinary and pet health industry.

FECAVA Travel Scholarship now open for applications

10 November 2017

The initiative allows two groups of small animal veterinary surgeons from different parts of Europe, to visit each other for a few days to observe practice life and ideally participate in a joint Continuing Education event. Please note that applications can only be accepted from FECAVA member countries, a list of which can be found here.

Support WVI with their Raptor Rehabilitation Programme

9 November 2017

The continued existence of vultures and many species of birds of prey hangs in the balance in India, South Africa and Bulgaria. Animal charity, Wildlife Vets International (WVI), are calling on veterinary professionals to kindly donate to their Raptor Rehabilitation Programme via The Big Give Christmas Challenge. This initiative is the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign, which goes live on Tuesday 28th November. If WVI raises at least £3,000 by 5th December, they will have the opport...

Appeal for donations to Portugal forest fire relief fund

6 November 2017

The following is news of an appeal from the Portuguese Small Animal Veterinary Association (APMVEAC) to help animals and their owners affected by dreadful fires in Portugal last month. On 15th October, forest fires in Portugal burned 200 000 hectares of land and 45 people lost their lives. Thousands of animals have also died: mainly sheep, goats, poultry and dogs. In this region most people have small properties and depend on agriculture and cheese making. For a small country like Portugal th...

New volunteering opportunites

2 November 2017

We are currently recruiting for nine volunteer posts covering all aspects of the Association: Junior Vice President, Honorary Treasurer, Congress Committee Vice Chair, Congress Programme Committee Vice Chair, Membership Development Vice Chair, Publications Chair, Scientific Committee Vice Chair, Regions Coordinator and Regional Representatives. Volunteers are the life-blood of the BSAVA helping in all areas and at all levels with some taking on Trustee/Director roles as they progress. Individ...

BSAVA adds Emergency and Critical Care to free PDP Resource Bank

1 November 2017

The first Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) learning resources have been added to a free online CPD bank run by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). New subject areas include emergency planning, traffic accidents, excessive bleeding, seizures, poisonings, choking and breathing problems, caesareans, GDV and abdominal emergencies, and pain assessment and management.

BSAVA Congress registration goes live

30 October 2017

Registration for BSAVA Congress 2018 – the largest event in Europe dedicated to the provision of small animal veterinary CPD – is now open.

BSAVA Student Bursary 2018 now open

25 October 2017

BSAVA is delighted to open the student bursary for BSAVA Congress 2018. This unique opportunity offers 50 places for final and penultimate year veterinary students in the UK and Ireland to attend Congress for free and receive support towards travel and accommodation.

PetSavers provides free fireworks resource

24 October 2017

Help remind clients how important it is to give extra care and attention to pets during the firework season. It is that time of year when the night sky comes alive with the flashes and bangs of fireworks and veterinary practices are starting to offer advice to clients on how they can keep their pets safe and calm during the firework season. The voluntary vets at PetSavers have written a handy set of guidelines for pet owners . This free resource contains advice on how to recognise signs of...

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