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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.
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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BVA calls on vets to support reform of outdated veterinary legislation as Government launches proposals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The UK Government has launched a public consultation on reforming the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act.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.
BVA raises serious concerns as Cambridge University vet school faces renewed uncertainty
11 Dec 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has learnt that the University of Cambridge is considering the future of its undergraduate degree course in veterinary medicine.
Massive win for animal welfare as new vet-backed law set to clamp down on puppy smuggling
02 Dec 2025
After a long and sustained campaign by BVA, the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill has received Royal Assent to become law.
Autumn Budget: BVA welcomes Government’s commitment to reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act
27 Nov 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA), as outlined in the Chancellor’s Budget Statement (Wednesday 26 November 2025).
Future of Cambridge Vet School moving in right direction as conditional accreditation extended
27 Nov 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pleased to see Cambridge University Vet School moving in the right direction as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) extends conditional accreditation of its veterinary degree for a year following significant improvements.
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