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VMG announces nine new board members
Rebecca Robinson MRCVS is one of nine new VMG board members.

The additional directors bring expertise in many areas of the vet industry.

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced nine new directors, bringing the total number to 18. They started their two-year term after the VMG annual general meeting which was held at the beginning of March.

The new directors are:

  • Sam Anderson RVN
  • Claire Baber RVN
  • Gemma Barmby MRCVS
  • Andrew Hillier
  • Jade Kelly RVN
  • Rebecca Robinson MRCVS
  • Mena Smith RVN
  • Stacie Smith RVN
  • Max Welch MRCVS

The new president, Miles Russell was also appointed at the AGM. He said: “Our new recruits bring us expertise in many key areas, including veterinary nursing, early career veterinary development and marketing and communications.

"They will help us to support the specific needs of our members more closely through VMG Congress and other initiatives, as well as enabling us to help guide the wider veterinary profession through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

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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