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New series of social media 'how-to' guides launched for vet practices
The new set of guides and videos is part of PetNatter, BI's online resource for vets and practices.

BI Animal Health offers step-by-step advice on managing online content.

Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Animal Health has launched a series of guides and videos to help veterinary practices engage with their clients through social media.

BI says this new series of social media videos and how-to guides will help practices set-up, post content and measure the effectiveness of their social media channels.

There are three introductory videos in the series. The first video offers a basic introduction to social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram. The second demonstrates how to measure the success of social channels and how to manage posts and content. The final video covers the importance of planning, the use of content calendars to highlight events and awareness days, and useful tools and features such as Facebook Live.

The four how-to guides are titled:

  • ‘I currently have no social media presence. How do I get started?'
  • ‘How to successfully maintain and measure your social media accounts’
  • ‘Why is community management important?’
  • ‘How-to – Facebook Live and Instagram Lives’

Grace Tonner, territory manager at Boehringer Ingelheim, said: “While most vet practices recognise that social media should play an important role in starting and maintaining communications with clients and potential clients, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, finding the time, resource and skills to be effective with social media can be challenging.”

“Our brilliant series of short, easy-to-understand social media videos and how-to guides provides veterinary professionals with the essential knowledge, tools and confidence to make vet practice social media a hit.

"Using the videos and guides will enable vet practices to get their social media up and running in just 15 minutes.”

Image (c) Boehringer Ingelheim.

 

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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.