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BVA recognised for sustainability efforts
“We hope to lead by example and inspire others within the profession to take the initiative and follow in our footsteps" - David Calpin, BVA.

Association awaded silver-level accreditation by Investors in the Environment.
 
The BVA has been recognised by a national environmental accreditation scheme for its efforts to become more sustainable.

The Association was honoured a silver-level accreditation for ‘the continued improvement of its sustainability performance’, by Investors in the Environment (iiE). 

From updating and expanding its environmental policy to bringing in a sustainable travel strategy, the Association has also been planting trees with the National Trust. 

The silver award also recognises BVA’s efforts to build on measures implemented at its headquarters in London last year, including the use of green cleaning products and reducing paper use.

The Association has implemented green inductions for new team members, a comprehensive waste and recycling management plan and increased green communications to staff via its in-house "green team".

BVA chief executive David Calpin hopes the achievement will encourage other veterinary workplaces to reduce their environmental footprint.
 
 “We are thrilled to have achieved this accreditation, it is testament to the hard work and commitment of our staff including our excellent facilities team and enthusiastic staff ‘green team’ who have led on this work,” he said. 

“We hope to lead by example and inspire others within the profession to take the initiative and follow in our footsteps. Taking measures such as these is not only good for the environment, but it can also help workplaces to attract and retain staff. We know from our regular Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey that vets are increasingly taking into account how workplaces approach sustainability when looking for a new role. 

“We are proud of this achievement and will continue to work towards further reducing our impact on the environment and become more sustainable, with the aim of achieving iiE’s top ‘Green’ accreditation in the future.” 

BVA president Justine Shotton added: “This is a fantastic achievement, which chimes very closely with my presidential theme, ‘Sustainability’. I’m really proud to be part of an organisation that recognises the importance of doing its bit to protect the planet, as well as leading by example and inspiring others across the veterinary community to do the same.”

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.