Coronavirus: critical worker status tightened for vets in England

13 Jan 2021 | COVID-19

The Cabinet Office has confirmed that the definition of critical worker for the purposes of childcare in England is restricted to veterinary surgeons working in the food supply chain. BVA, the RCVS, and BVNA have issued a joint update.

Renewed push to respect your vet during the national lockdowns

08 Jan 2021 | COVID-19

BVA renews 'Respect Your Vet' call.

Joint BVA and RCVS statement on new national lockdowns for England and Scotland

04 Jan 2021 | COVID-19

BVA and the RCVS are developing guidance to support veterinary professionals to deliver essential animal health and welfare services.

BVA and RCVS statement on new announcements on Covid restrictions

19 Dec 2020 | COVID-19

BVA and the RCVS have issued an update to the veterinary professions in response to the latest government announcements on Covid restrictions, and asked animal owners to respect their vets' decisions.

BVA updates Covid-19 guidance for vets in England and Scotland

02 Nov 2020 | COVID-19

We have updated our guidance for members following the announcement of new local and national lockdowns.

Scottish Government clarifies Test and Protect guidance in recognition of potential impact on veterinary practices

20 Aug 2020 | COVID-19

The Scottish Government has clarified its guidance in relation to the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when it comes to vets and the NHS Test and Protect system.

Impact of contact tracing programmes on veterinary practices

28 May 2020 | COVID-19

Contact tracing programmes across the UK could have a significant impact on the provision of veterinary services. We're urging veterinary professionals to work in small teams and support neighbouring practices.

BVA issues updated guidance for working safely during Covid-19

28 May 2020 | COVID-19

We’re issuing updated guidance for working safely during the pandemic now that the four governments of the UK have published their plans for easing the lockdown restrictions.

Vets and animal welfare charities issue Dogs Die in Hot Cars reminder as temperatures soar across England

19 May 2020 | COVID-19

As temperatures soar across the country, vets are reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in a car even for a short time

BVA and AVS issue warning over unpaid veterinary work

19 May 2020 | COVID-19

BVA and AVS have issued a joint statement urging practices not to offer unpaid or voluntary veterinary roles to final-year students and new graduates

Vets welcome ‘pragmatic’ amendments to bovine TB testing during Covid-19 outbreak

05 May 2020 | COVID-19

Vets have welcomed the relaxing of bovine TB testing requirements for calves under 180 days old in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in order to allow more herd tests to be completed safely

Respect your vet team during Covid-19, says BVA

16 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

We are asking all animal owners to respect their vets’ clinical and professional judgement and be patient during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Joint statement from BVA and BSAVA on Covid-19 guidance

12 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) – updates for the veterinary profession

02 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

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