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BVA announces sustainability webinar series
"It’s important the veterinary community is aware of both the impact the profession has on the planet and the opportunities they have to help reduce this" - Justine Shotton, BVA president.
The series will provide practical tips for veterinary workplaces. 

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced a new webinar series aimed at helping veterinary workplaces become more sustainable.

Launching on Wednesday 23 March, the Greener Veterinary Practice Webinar Series follows a BVA Voice survey, which found that workplace engagement on sustainability is important to more than half of vets.

The six-part series kicks off with an episode on ‘Empowering the team’, with practical tips for encouraging colleagues to work towards a more sustainable workplace. 

BVA president Justine Shotton will be joined by BVNA senior vice president Jo Oakden and VDS training consultant Elly Russell to explore the benefits of becoming greener in the workplace, the positive impact on mental wellbeing, and ensuring sustainable ways of working to support patient safety. 

The sessions will be released monthly, with topics including the responsible use of medicines, using water and energy responsibly and how to help others make greener choices.

Dr Shotton said: “We all have a vital role to play in making our workplaces more sustainable, and it’s important the veterinary community is aware of both the impact the profession has on the planet and the opportunities they have to help reduce this.

“Becoming more sustainable may seem daunting at first, but there are so many really simple steps you can take which really make a difference to all employees and workplaces, as well as the environment. 

“The webinars will be a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested to find out more information on how to involve their colleagues and see how their workplace could begin the journey to becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.”

For more information and to register, visit bva.com

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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