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Airport opens new 'luxury' terminal for animals
The terminal features "departure lounges" where horses and livestock can rest while their travel documents are being processed.

Terminal 'sets new standards for veterinary services'

A magnificent 24/7 terminal for pets, birds, livestock and exotic animals has opened at John F. Kennedy airport in New York.

Described as a ‘luxury, airside hotel for creatures great and small,’ The ARK at JFK is the world’s first privately owned animal airport terminal.

Surrounded by 14 acres of land, the terminal features equine and aviary quarantine and export facilities, a veterinary hospital, boarding facilities, and spa and grooming services.

Available to all airlines, pet shippers and owners, the terminal also includes large animal handling systems and “departure lounges” where horses and livestock can rest while their travel documents are being processed.

“We developed The ARK concept to address the unmet needs for the import and export of companion, sporting and agricultural animals,” says John J. Cuticelli, Jr. CEO, Racebrook and founder and chairman of The ARK.

“Transporting live cargo by plane can be a complex and stressful process for owners and animals alike. Our goal is to create a more efficient and safe process by reducing the need for additional travel and offering trained animal care staff immediately pre-and post-flight.

“The ARK provides a healthy and comfortable environment and sets new international airport standards for comprehensive veterinary, kennelling and quarantine services.” 

Image (C) The ARK at JFK.

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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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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.