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Rabbits in first opinion practice CPD event
The course is aimed at general practitioners wanting to improve their knowledge of rabbits,
Day course presented by Dr Sonya Miles.

A new CPD event, 'Rabbits in First Opinion Practice' is set to take place in February.

The first in-person CPD event to be held by Just Exotics, the CPD will cover the rabbit consult, anaesthesia and analgesia in rabbits, rabbit dentistry and common conditions in rabbits.

Held from 9am to 4.30pm on Friday 24 February 2023, the day-long course will be presented by Dr Sonya Miles, an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine and the lead clinician for Highcroft Exotic Vets.

Providing 7.5 hours of CPD, the event will take place at The Hive in Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE. The event promises to be accessible, and free parking is available. 

At a cost of £250 per delegate, the event will provide lunch, refreshments and a certificate of completion. 

To book onto the course email info@justexotics.co.uk – the Just Exotics team are happy to answer any questions and provide further information on the event.

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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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.