BVA groups and committees

In this section you can find out more about the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) groups and committees

BVA has 5 standing committees, each of which report to BVA Council

Veterinary Policy Group (VPG) - VPG advises BVA Council on any veterinary subject of national interest relevant to animal health, animal welfare, or public health
Members' Services Group (MSG) - MSG advises the BVA Council on any current service provided to members and makes proposals to change or identify potential new services
Ethics and Welfare Group (EWG) - EWG is a standing committee of BVA Council which considers ethical issues arising from the interaction of animals with human society
BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) - AWF is the veterinary profession’s own animal welfare charity. It aims to improve the welfare of all animals through veterinary science, education and debate
Overseas Group (OG) – OG links the BVA and its members with veterinary associations, organisations and individuals throughout the developing world. It considers and advises upon those overseas matters of concern to the veterinary profession.

The Nomination and Awards Group (NAG) makes nominations for all the Association’s committees, for all official representatives on outside bodies and for all awards including national honours.

The Electoral College meets each year to nominate a person for the position of President-Elect.

New committee members

NAG has recently nominated a number of new committee members. Subject to approval at the AGM in September, these nominees will begin their committee work at the start of the 2011/2012 Association year.