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From vet school to policy change

14 Jun 2025 | Safi Kader

Recent graduate and BVA Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel member Safi Kader discusses her experience on a BVA committee and why she encourages others to take the leap and apply.

Euthanasia, better a day too soon?

11 Jun 2025 | Gwen Rees

Ahead of a special Interactive Zone session at BVA Live, BVA Welsh Branch President Gwen Rees talks through euthanasia and how it can be one of the most important interactions between vets and clients.

Parasites, prescribing, and our planet: rethinking parasiticides in the One Health era

09 Jun 2025 | Anna Judson

As concerns around the impact of parasiticides on the environment continue to rise, and ahead of a session discussing the issue at this year’s BVA Live, BVA Senior Vice President Anna Judson talks through why it’s important to take a One Health approach to using them.

Understanding BOAS: why, when and how to assess flat-faced breeds

05 Jun 2025 | Jane Ladlow

Ahead of her BVA Live sessions on Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), small animal surgery specialist Dr Jane Ladlow goes back over 20 years to the question that kickstarted her BOAS research journey and the lightbulb moment that led to the development of a practical and accessible airway function screening tool for vets.

Learning from Adverse Events: Compassionate Leadership in Veterinary Practice

03 Jun 2025 | Rob Williams

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 unintended consequences.

What care do RVNs provide when a pet visits a vet practice for surgery?

28 May 2025 | Steph Worsley

For Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2025, Steph Worsley RVN provides an insight into the important role of registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) who deliver skilled and compassionate nursing care to patients, ensuring that pets are in the best hands during any visit or stay at a vet practice.

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21 May 2025 | Lloyd & Whyte

Our insurance partner, Lloyd & Whyte, shares tips on how you can save money on your building and contents insurance.

Bupa: looking after your mental health

15 May 2025 | Fatima Kamara

Mental health is something we all have — not just those living with depression, anxiety, or a mental illness. Bupa Mental Health Nurse Fatima Kamara explains why caring for your mental wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health.