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BVA Live: Should the UK stop dog imports? Listing Image

BVA Live: Should the UK stop dog imports?

05 May 2023 | Paula Boyden

Ahead of the BVA Live debate ‘What if UK dog imports were banned?‘ next week, Dogs Trust veterinary director Paula Boyden analyses the impact of pet importation rules over the last decade and poses questions around its future direction.

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What is the true price of your ‘farmer’s tan’? Sun safety for large animal vets and those working outside Listing Image
Lessons from Watership Down: five(r) ways to make your practice more rabbit-friendly Listing Image

Lessons from Watership Down: five(r) ways to make your practice more rabbit-friendly

27 Apr 2023 | Richard Saunders

Changing your perspective to that of an alert prey animal can make a big difference to the experience of rabbits in your clinic. In this blog, Dr Richard Saunders, co-author of "Rabbit behaviour, health and care" and Veterinary Advisor at the Rabbit Welfare Association suggest ways you can make your practice a welcoming, low-stress place for rabbits and their owners to visit and obtain outstanding care.

Active allyship: be the change Listing Image

Active allyship: be the change

26 Apr 2023 | Claire Hodgson

What is allyship? In this blog, Claire Hodgson, Co-founder and Director of the British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support, discusses the importance of allyship, how it can help create a workplace where everyone can succeed, and her upcoming BVA Live session.

Not small dogs: quick wins to make your clinic more cat friendly Listing Image

Not small dogs: quick wins to make your clinic more cat friendly

20 Apr 2023 | Sarah Collins

After many years of hearing that ‘cats are not small dogs’, the veterinary profession now recognises the need to cater for the specific needs of their feline patients. In this blog Sarah Collins, RVN, from International Cat Care considers if we're still only thinking about this from a medicine point of view. To be truly ‘Cat Friendly’ we need to also recognise feline emotions and adapt both our clinics and our interactions with cats accordingly.

Why should vets care about aquaculture? Listing Image

Why should vets care about aquaculture?

19 Apr 2023 | Simon Doherty

Dr Simon Doherty, BVA past-president and Chair of the BVA Sustainable Aquaculture Working Group, introduces a new BVA policy position and why more vets should consider getting involved in aquaculture.

Five ways you can help make your practice more dog-friendly  Listing Image
Meet your new AVS President: Jack Conway Q&A Listing Image
Hendra virus: how prepared are horse owners and vets to tackle emerging zoonoses? Listing Image
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My evening at the BVA London Dinner Listing Image

My evening at the BVA London Dinner

21 Mar 2023 | Yasmin Amer

Recent University of Surrey veterinary graduate, Yasmin Amer, reflects upon her experience at our annual event held in Westminster, and the opportunity to listen, learn and contribute to important discussions that affect all of us within the profession.

Talking about pay in the veterinary professions: Rosamund Ford Listing Image

Talking about pay in the veterinary professions: Rosamund Ford

16 Mar 2023 | Rosamund Ford

Following the launch of our new guide to help members talk about pay, we're exploring #TeamVet's experiences of these discussions. Rosamund Ford previously managed a team at a veterinary charity and, in the final blog in this series, she discusses the benefits of having a clear pay scale in place for all members of the team.

Talking about pay in the veterinary professions: Nicky Paull Listing Image

Talking about pay in the veterinary professions: Nicky Paull

09 Mar 2023 | Nicky Paull

Following the launch of our new guide to help members talk about pay, this blog series explores #TeamVet's experiences of these discussions. Retired director of practice and veterinary surgeon, Nicky Paull, shares how her workplace implemented a pay structure that allowed autonomy and fairness by creating a solution that worked for the team.

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