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Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices formed
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FIVP seeks to work with suppliers that wish to support this sector of the veterinary market.
Membership open to all UK-based veterinary practices 

A new association that aims to represent the interests and promote values of independent veterinary practices has been launched.

Membership to The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) is open to all UK-based practices meeting the essential criteria of independent ownership and high standards of veterinary service.

FIVP seeks to work with suppliers that wish to support this sector of the veterinary market and to develop services that support its development.

Practices and organisations wishing to find out more can write to:

Mr Ian Skates
Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices
Elmtree Business Park
Elmswell
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9HR

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk