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AVS launches new EMS guide to help vet students
“The launch of our clinical EMS guide, which complements our pre-clinical guide, means that we can now help students optimise their EMS in all years of the course."
Clinical guide aims to optimise EMS experience 

The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) has launched a new clinical EMS guide to support students during their extra mural studies.

Developed after an 18-month process, the guide offers advice for students and practising vets on areas such as: what to revise, how to source placements and key items to take when going on placement.

It covers a wide variety of different placements, including small animal, farm animal, equine, exotics, conferences and veterinary public health.

AVS president David Charles, said: “The launch of our clinical EMS guide, which complements our pre-clinical guide, means that we can now help students optimise their EMS in all years of the course.

“Supporting students is a key role for AVS and this guide will support students on EMS, alongside the new AVS EMS grants - which open for applications in October - and the EMS experience report that will be launched in an exclusive session at the London Vet Show.”

AVS is working with UK vet schools to ensure all students have access to both digital and hard copies of the guide, which will be circulated in September.

A digital copy of the guide can be found here: bit.ly/AVSEMSGuide

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.