Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.

Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

'Exceptional young vets' sought for BVA award
The award highlights young vets who are making a valuable contribution across the profession.
BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 now open for nominations.

Nominations are now open for the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020.

Each year, the award highlights young vets who are making a valuable contribution across the profession. Last year's winner, Emily Craven, was nominated for her passion for animal welfare, enthusiasm for farm practice, and for going above-and-beyond in her call of duty.

The award forms part of an ongoing collaboration between the BVA and Zoetis to recognise, support and champion to essential work of young vets in the UK. The only award of its kind, it is open to all RCVS-registered vets in the first eight years of their careers.

The nominated person can be from any veterinary sphere, including research, education or veterinary politics. Organisers are seeking an 'exceptional young vet' whose work is recognised within the workplace or who has benefited the veterinary community.

“After such a successful launch of this award last year it’s really exciting to be inviting entries for 2020,” commented BVA president Daniella Dos Santos.

“It’s more important now than ever that we recognise and celebrate the huge contribution that young vets are making across the workforce in these challenging and uncertain times. I’m confident that we’ll once again see a really high standard of entries from across the veterinary community, and would encourage everyone to put themselves or a colleague forward if they fit the bill to be considered for this unique and prestigious award.”

BVA and Zoetis will jointly announce the winner in November, and the winner will receive a prize of £1000 cash and 'a career-enhancing experience' with Zoetis.

The deadline for nominations is Monday 7 September. For more information about the award and to make a nomination, click here

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

News Story 1
 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com