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

*This page is now out of date*

Keep pets from avoidable chocolate emergencies over lockdown Easter, urge vets

02 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

We are urging pet owners to keep Easter chocolate treats well out of reach of inquisitive pets to avoid an emergency trip to the vets, at a time when strict Covid-19 measures mean vets are only able to see emergency cases and may have smaller teams working in practice.

BVA statement on pet vaccinations during the Covid-19 lockdown

26 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

We're advising that all adult boosters and most primary vaccinations in puppies, kittens and other naïve animals should be postponed to protect human health and help curb the spread of Covid-19

Veterinary practices to remain open only for emergency care and to maintain food supply chain

24 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Veterinary practices are remaining open to focus on emergency care and urgent treatment for animals while reducing face-to-face contact between staff and clients as extensively as possible, following Boris Johnson’s announcement of new restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

RCVS and BVA issue joint guidance on ‘key worker’ status for veterinary surgeons

20 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

We have worked with the RCVS to issue a joint statement and advice to help vets and veterinary practices interpret the Government guidance on 'key worker' status

Covid-19: BVA President's update #3

20 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

The world is facing a global public health emergency with the spread of Covid-19. All sorts of challenges, including financial, lie ahead for all sectors, including the veterinary profession. At this time, public health, including the health and wellbeing of our members, must take precedence.