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Vets must ‘pull together’ to navigate challenging times ahead
BVA president Simon Doherty with new BVA Scottish branch president Kathleen Robertson.
BVA president addresses guests at annual Scottish Dinner

BVA president Simon Doherty has called on the Scottish veterinary community to work together to navigate the challenging times ahead.

Speaking the BVA’s annual Scottish Dinner last night (21 May), Mr Doherty said: “Vets have high levels of public trust in our insights and expertise, and strong connections with our colleagues, clients and the communities we serve.

“And, in these uncertain times, it’s more crucial than ever that the veterinary community pulls together to navigate the difficult landscape ahead and continues to provide the best possible standards of care.”

Around 80 guests attended the dinner at Scottish Parliament, including the minister for rural affairs and the natural environment, Mairi Gougeon, MSPs, key representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and colleagues from across the veterinary profession.

During his speech, Mr Doherty spoke about the significant work being done to keep members and stakeholders informed about Brexit. He recognised the contribution non-UK EU vets make to the workforce and asked guests to continue to support BVA’s campaign for vets to be restored to the Shortage Occupation List.

Speaking about wider workforce issues, Mr Doherty praised a range of projects that are underway to address recruitment and retention challenges in Scotland and ensure that vets have access to guidance and support at all stages of their careers.

He also touched on crucial projects that are working to improve mental health provision and signposting both for vets and agricultural communities, saying:

“Poor mental health is a huge issue in our profession and in rural communities.  Only by working together and by supporting one another can we hope to tackle it.”

 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.