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RCVS Academy launches 'Working in the UK' courses
The two courses provide all the necessary knowledge to practise as a veterinary professional in the UK.
The courses give targeted guidance for overseas-qualified veterinary professionals.

Two ‘Working in the UK’ courses have been launched by the RCVS Academy to provide all the necessary knowledge to practise as a veterinary professional in the UK, including details of how to register with the RCVS.

The courses have been designed to give targeted information for overseas-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, and build on the learning materials provided by the academy last year.

Those doing the courses will complete introductory modules suitable for all veterinary professionals, before moving on to more specific modules for the different professions.

Jennifer Ayers, RCVS academy manager said: “Moving to a new country and starting a new role can be daunting. We have designed these Academy courses to provide overseas-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses with easily accessible guidance to support them in becoming registered members of the UK veterinary professions.

“Here in the UK, we are very fortunate to have a multitude of talented practising veterinary professionals from all over the world and want to make the process straightforward and supportive for others now looking to work in the UK.

“The new specific veterinary surgeon and veterinary nursing ‘Working in the UK’ courses provide targeted guidance for individuals dependent on their specific role, current qualifications and the place from which they qualified.”

The two courses, ‘Working in the UK for veterinary nurses’ and ‘Working in the UK for veterinary surgeons’, are free to access via the RCVS Academy.

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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.