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Pets at Home Group hires new veterinary officer
Gudrun Ravetz has been appointed to the role of veterinary officer of Pets at Home Group.
A former president of the BVA has been appointed to the role.

Pets at Home have announced the appointment of Gudrun Ravetz to the role of veterinary officer of Pets at Home Group.

Ravetz, formerly president of both the BVA and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons, has over twenty-years experience in the sector after graduating as a veterinary surgeon in 2002.

The new role has been created to help deliver the Pets at Home pet care strategy with a focus on pet welfare and clinical expertise.

Louise Stonier, chief operating officer of Vets4Pets, said: “I’m delighted to announce Gudrun’s new role today. She has an impressive track record of supporting and advocating for the UK’s vet community and brings her strong network and proven expertise to the role.”

As part of her new job, Ravetz will also become chair of the company’s pet welfare committee. She will be responsible for overseeing products and services, risk management, and pet welfare messaging.

Responding to the announcement, Ravetz said: “I’m excited to have the opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of clinical expertise and pet welfare within the business, and to also join the Pet Welfare Committee, which will help to showcase our progress and identify how we can best share our knowledge on some of the most important issues affecting pets and vets.”

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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.