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BVA supports UK Government’s legislative reform proposals but raises concerns about governance
25 Mar 2026
BVA has submitted its response to Defra's consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.
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British Veterinary Association responds to Competition and Markets Authority final measures following investigation into UK vet services
24 Mar 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 individual vets across the UK, welcomes the majority of the measures, particularly those designed to improve transparency and consumer choice, outlined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as it publishes its final decision following more than two years of investigation into the UK vet services market for household pets.
BVA Live 2026: programme line-up announced
10 Mar 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its programme for BVA Live 2026.
Be a good egg this Easter: Hide chocolate away from your pets, vets warn
09 Mar 2026
Vets are calling on pet owners to safely secure all chocolate treats and hot cross buns well out of reach of curious animals to avoid an emergency trip to the vets over the Easter weekend.
Updated neutering guidance from BVA and BSAVA moves away from one-size-fits-all approach
03 Mar 2026
New BVA and BSAVA policy position recommends a contextualised approach to neutering dogs, while advice for cats remains unchanged.
Cambridge Vet School decision hugely positive, BVA says
24 Feb 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following the news that the University of Cambridge General Body has decided against proposals to discontinue Cambridge University’s undergraduate degree in veterinary medicine.
BVA’s Big Conversation
11 Feb 2026
In October, we launched BVA’s Big Conversation, a profession-wide survey designed to understand the challenges and capture experiences of working as a vet today. We wanted to know what matters most to you, our members, and how we can best support you.
BVA’s Animal Welfare Foundation is searching for new trustees and committee members to help steer its future
10 Feb 2026
The British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) charity, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), is searching for talented people to join its Board of Trustees and committees as it embarks on a new three-year strategy.
BVA President calls on veterinary profession to stand together on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act
05 Feb 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) President has urged veterinary professionals to stand together and engage with the UK Government’s consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 at annual Westminster Dinner.
New BVA Northern Ireland President elected amid ongoing concerns over supply of vet medicines
30 Jan 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Northern Ireland Branch has elected Dr Sam Strain as president. He steps into the roles as the veterinary profession continues to feel uncertainty around the future availability of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland (NI).
BVA calls on vets to support reform of outdated veterinary legislation as Government launches proposals
27 Jan 2026
The UK Government has launched a public consultation on reforming the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act.
Nominations now open for BVA Awards 2026
14 Jan 2026
Brand new awards recognising inspirational veterinary leaders, veterinary mentors and contributions to One Health join prestigious line-up including BVA Young Vet of the Year.
Open letter: UK veterinary associations call for Cambridge University to reject closure of vet school calling the recommendation ‘premature, flawed and short-sighted’
12 Jan 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets and vet students across the UK, has published an open letter co-signed with 19 other veterinary organisations calling for the continuation of Cambridge Vet School, which is threatened with closure.
BVA calls for open-minded approach to AI use but cautions technology must support, not replace, vet expertise
07 Jan 2026
BVA launches new policy position on the use of artificial intelligence in the veterinary profession.
Government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy ‘positive step towards improving the lives of millions of animals’
22 Dec 2025
BVA has responded to the publication of the UK Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
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