British Veterinary Association - BVA

10/06/2026

📢 The wait is almost over... Find out who wins Young Vet of the Year 2026 tomorrow night! 🏆✨

We'll be celebrating the finalists for BVA Young Vet of the Year, sponsored by Zoetis UK, at the BVA Awards Dinner 2026 🎉

👏 Tomorrow night we recognise and celebrate the very best of early-career veterinary talent and reveal who will be crowned Young Vet of the Year.

Follow along on our channels for live updates from the evening and all the winners as they are announced.

Learn more about the other awards and finalists here: https://ow.ly/jt0z50Z7WM9

09/06/2026

The veterinary profession has made significant progress in antimicrobial stewardship over the past decade and that's something to be really proud of.

Ten years of companion animal and equine sales data show that collective action across the sector has led to substantial reductions in antimicrobial use. But with ambitious new targets ahead, including a 30% reduction in antimicrobial use in dogs and cats over the next five years, there's still more to achieve.

That's why RUMA Companion Animal & Equine's focus on canine acute diarrhoea and cat bite abscesses/cat fight wounds is such an important next step. New resources to support veterinary practices will be launched at BVA Live, alongside a discussion in the BVA Interactive Zone on Friday 12 June.

Find out why this targeted approach matters and what it could mean for the future of antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal practice.

👇 Read more:
https://ow.ly/F2hi50Z9gup

09/06/2026

🏆 Excellence. Innovation. Impact. 🏆

The Worldwide Veterinary Service - WVS Global Veterinary Challenge Award celebrates veterinary students who are developing innovative solutions to improve animal welfare around the world.

From grassroots projects to global initiatives, this award recognises ideas with the potential to create lasting change for animals across any species, anywhere in the world.

We'll be announcing the winner at the BVA Awards Dinner this Thursday. Keep an eye on our social channels for live updates and to find out who takes home this year's award.

Want to learn more about the awards and this year's finalists? Read more here: https://ow.ly/IPGt50Z7Wti

08/06/2026

"The more we can bring everyone together, the better."

To mark , read this interview with our Junior Vice President in earlier this year, where she talks about the importance of vets & SQPs working together.

https://ow.ly/9wQ250Z8UBm

08/06/2026

Just a few days to go until BVA Live 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, 11–12 June!

With practical workshops, thought-provoking discussions and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the profession, there's plenty to look forward to over the two days.

Don't miss sessions in our BVA Clinical Theatres and Interactive Zone, including talks delivered in partnership with Vetlife and YuMOVE UK.

If you haven't secured your place yet, there's still time. As a BVA member, you're entitled to a fully funded ticket, so book your place today: https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/BVAL2026_member/?source=Facebook

07/06/2026

🚨 BVA Live 2026 is next week!

Join us at the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 June for two days of CPD, practical learning and the latest clinical insights.

Don't miss sessions in our BVA Clinical Theatres and Interactive Zone, including talks delivered in partnership with Vetlife and YuMOVE UK.

If you haven't secured your place yet, there's still time. As a BVA member, you're entitled to a fully funded ticket, so book your place today: https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/BVAL2026_member/?source=Facebook

Can’t wait to see you there!

07/06/2026

Did you see our announcement? Meet the finalists shortlisted for the BVA Veterinary Mentor Award 2026, supported by Hill’s Pet Nutrition 🎉

This is a brand new award and recognises inspirational mentors who have gone above and beyond to support, guide and develop others within the veterinary profession.

It celebrates the vital role mentoring plays in building confidence, strengthening skills, and shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Congratulations to this year’s finalists:

🌟 Lorna Clark BA (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS
Small animal vet and owner/director of Pinfold Vets

🌟 Sharon Ann King BSc (HONS) BVetMed FHEA MRCVS
Small animal vet and Aberystwyth University lecturer

🌟 Dr Yaiza Forcada Atienza DVM PhD Dip.ECVIM-CA PGCert VetED FHEA MRCVS
Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

We look forward to celebrating their achievements and recognising outstanding mentoring in the veterinary profession at the BVA Awards Dinner 2026 and you can join us on the night, get your ticket here 👉 https://ow.ly/7ZLm50Z5zNT 🎉

Read more about this year’s finalists and awards 👉 https://ow.ly/SreF50Z5zNV

06/06/2026

📣 Rural Leadership Programme participants announced!

We're delighted to share that Morley Jones, a member of our Welsh Branch Council, is among the successful candidates selected for the prestigious Rural Leadership Programme.

The The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced the participants for the 2026–27 programme, and we're so pleased to see Morley included. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

Read more about the programme and this year's participants here:

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) is delighted to announce the successful candidates for its prestigious Rural Leadership Programme, which this year w

06/06/2026

📣 Preparing for the CMA remedy orders?

With the CMA set to begin rolling out its legally binding remedy orders from September, BVA Live is your opportunity to hear directly from experts and get practical advice on what the changes mean for veterinary teams.

Join us for two dedicated sessions, including a presentation and Q&A with CMA Inquiry Group Chair Martin Coleman on Friday.

📅 Managing complaints post-CMA: what do you need to know?
🕑 Thursday 11 June, 2pm

📅 CMA remedies – what do they mean in practice?
🕝 Friday 12 June, 2.25pm

Find out more about these sessions and view the full programme via the link below:
https://ow.ly/XVET50Z7CBP

There's still time for BVA members to claim a fully funded ticket and join us at BVA Live:
https://ow.ly/SJTb50Z7CBO

Veterinary professionals have the opportunity to question Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Inquiry Chair Martin Coleman about the CMA investigation and its implications at BVA Live next week.

05/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Arabella White, who has been appointed as BVA Scottish Branch's new Junior Vice President, following our Annual General Meeting at Saughton House in Edinburgh yesterday!

Arabella has built an impressive career with Food Standards Scotland, taking on a range of leadership roles including Certifying Officer, team lead for Official Veterinarians and Meat Health Inspectors in the north of Scotland, and most recently providing leadership to the national Field Operations Team.

A double graduate in Zoology and Veterinary Science from the University of Liverpool, Arabella brings a wealth of experience, dedication and enthusiasm to the role. Following a successful year as Junior Vice President, she will go on to become BVA Scottish Branch President for 2027/28.

We're excited to see the impact Arabella will make in supporting and representing the veterinary profession across Scotland, and we look forward to working with her over the coming years.

Learn more about Arabella here: https://ow.ly/RE6450Z7UYf