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BSAVA Awards open for nominations
The BSAVA Awards celebrate the exceptional acheivements and excellence of small animal veterianry professionals.

"The BSAVA Awards are an important opportunity to recognise the inspiring work of our peers" - Krista Arnold

The BSAVA has announced the nominations are now open for the 2021 and 2022 BSAVA Awards.

BSAVA Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements and excellence of small animal veterinary professionals. To be eligible for an award, individuals do not have to be BSAVA members themselves, but they must be nominated by a BSAVA member.

“The BSAVA Awards are an important opportunity to recognise the inspiring work of our peers,” commented Krista Arnold, chair of the awards committee. “The Awards Committee cannot make nominations but relies on the BSAVA membership to put names forward for consideration. 

“Why not take a few minutes to talk to your friends and colleagues and submit your online award nominations now. You can nominate more than one person and for more than one award but you cannot nominate yourself.” 

The Awards categories are: 

Clinical

  • The Woodrow Award, recognising contributions to the advancement of small animal medicine.
  • The Bourgelat Award, recognising international contributions to small animal practice.
  • The Simon Award, recognising contributions in the field of veterinary surgery.

Teaching

  • The Amoroso Award, recognising contributions to the teaching of small animal studies

Scientific

  • The Blaine Award, recognising contributions to the advancement of small animal science

Welfare

  • The Bruce Vivash Jones Award, recognising advancement of veterinary nursing.
  • The J.A.Wright Memorial Award, recognising contributions to the welfare of companion animals.
  • The Ray Butcher Award, recognising contributions to animal welfare in the community.


Nominations for the awards can be made on the BSAVA website.

 

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 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. 

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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