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BVA seeks nominations for future president
“The BVA president performs a vital role in representing the veterinary profession and promoting the importance of animal welfare and the role of vets in society."
Successful candidate will become president for 2019/20

The BVA is looking for nominations for its next junior vice president, who will become president of the association in 2019/20.

Nominations are open to all veterinary surgeons who are members of the BVA. Candidates can self-nominate, or a fellow BVA member can nominate them with their consent.

To apply or nominate a fellow BVA member, visit: www.bva.co.uk/elections. Nominations close at 9am on Monday, 15 January, 2018.

BVA says applications or nominations from members meeting the following criteria will be particularly (but not exclusively) welcomed:
  • veterinary surgeons in clinical practice, or very recently in clinical practice
  • a background in animal welfare science, ethics and law
  • a thorough understanding or awareness of the current veterinary landscape
  • an understanding of workforce issues, including retention and recruitment, and the professional needs and expectations of millennials.

All nominations will be assessed by the Electoral College, who will make a recommendation to BVA Council. The college is comprised of Vets Now business development director, Patricia Colville; small animal vet James Bould; and David Williams, who runs the ophthalmology clinic and the University of Cambridge.

Mr Bould said: “The BVA president performs a vital role in representing the veterinary profession and promoting the importance of animal welfare and the role of vets in society.

“It is therefore crucial that we select candidates with the right skills, experience and character to undertake this important job. The next few years are likely to present some great opportunities for the profession to help shape public policy and improve animal welfare.”

Each of the BVA’s officer roles - junior vice president, senior vice president and president - are one year terms from the BVA’s AGM in September. Candidates for junior VP and president must be elected at the AGM in order to serve the coming year. The total commitment is three years as an officer, plus three years as a past president on BVA Council.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.