BVA President Gudrun Ravetz has been on Radio 4's Today programme, doing her bit to educate the public about the health problems suffered by brachycephalic breeds.

In the piece, which starts at 1:22:54 here, Gudrun explained that what is seen as…

The Royal Veterinary College has been given a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) was introduced by the Government to build evidence about the performance of the UK’s higher education sector…

CPD Solutions has joined forces with the University of Chester to offer small animal vets a way to gain the PgCert in surgery in 12 months.

The programme commences in October 2017 and includes ten days of hands-on practical training based at the CPD…

Vet Futures, the RCVS/BVA project designed to put the profession in charge of its destiny, has reported on the work that has taken place since the launch of the Vet Futures and VN Futures Action Plans last July.

The Vet Futures Action Plan included a…

CBBC is airing The Pets Factor, a new documentary which gives youngsters a look behind the scenes of veterinary practice.

The ten-programme series stars Cat Henstridge MRCVS, a Midlands-based locum, Cheryl Lucas MRCVS, a Vets4Pets JVP from Essex, Bristol…

Author, veterinary skills coach and mentor, Dave Nicol MRCVS has announced that he is taking enrollments for the first VetX Accelerated Learning and Mentoring Group, which offers 'life skills' teaching, online mentoring support, problem-solving and…

Harper Adams University and Keele University have announced that they are in exploratory talks to establish a new UK veterinary school.

The proposal is for the new school to provide five-year degrees leading to a Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences (BVSc…

Improve International has launched a new accredited General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) for veterinary professionals across Europe who want to advance their knowledge and practical skills in a particular field.

Modules for the first…

VetX has announced the launch of the VetX Scholarship: two fully-funded places on its accelerated learning, development and mentoring program for new graduates.

The program, which was set up in response to calls for more support and better teaching on…

Improve International officially opened its state-of-the-art new wet-lab practical training facility in Sheffield last Thursday.

During a welcome reception, leaders and representatives of the veterinary profession were given tours of the facility and…

The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science (SVMS) at the University of Nottingham is launching a new three-year master’s degree in veterinary physiotherapy, starting in September 2018.

Candidates will have the option of receiving a PGDip Veterinary…

The six winners of this year's MSD veterinary student bursaries have visited the company's headquarters to present the conclusions of their research projects and collect their awards.

The two best research projects were selected on the awards…

The University of Bristol's Bristol Veterinary School has launched a new four-year veterinary degree course.

The new course is called Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry (BVSc), and will welcome its first students in September 2019.

The…

24 veterinary surgeons from seven countries have just gathered in Cremona, Italy, to undertake the first module of the new General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) in Orthopaedics launched last year by Improve International.

The GPAdvCert…

The RCVS Education Committee has announced short-term changes to the Professional Development Phase (PDP), which helps new veterinary graduates transition into veterinary practice, to provide further support to participants.

The changes follow a jointly…

CPD Solutions and the University of Chester have announced the launch of a new PgCert in Emergency Practice which can be gained in 12 months.

Starting in October 2018, the programme includes nine days of practical clinical emergency training at the CPD…

The BVA is asking its members to share their views on the training and revalidation system for Official Veterinarians (OVs), following concerns that frustration with the current process could exacerbate capacity and capability issues.

A short survey,…

Former RCVS President and Council Member Professor Stuart Reid, has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education…

The RCVS has announced that next month, it will be asking veterinary surgeons and nurses for their view on a proposed new framework for post-registration veterinary nursing qualifications which aim to enhance the structure of the veterinary nursing career…

The Royal Veterinary College has raised £45 million to invest in campus developments supporting education, research and veterinary services.

The finance was raised via a private placement with Sun Life Investment Management.

The College says it chose…

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched the Animal Medicines Best Practice (AMBP) Programme to support the responsible use of antibiotics across UK farms.

The programme gives farmers and veterinary surgeons access to new resources, enabling…

The Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS) has launched a two-hour ‘Introduction to Pet Bereavement Support Skills’ e-learning short course.

The £35 course is aimed at veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, receptionists…

Donaldson’s Vets Maple Street Surgery in Huddersfield has won the 2018 veterinary students’ award for outstanding clinical EMS placement, one of a number of new awards created by Zoetis to recognise the contribution practices make and the commitment…

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pushing for a reform of the training and revalidation system for Official Veterinarians after conducting a survey of veterinary surgeons which found considerable levels of frustration with the existing system…

Bristol Veterinary School is offering aspiring vets and nurses the opportunity to explore and experience life as a student and find out what it’s like to work in veterinary medicine at the Bristol Veterinary School on Saturday 27 October.

The one…