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Over 8,500 learners use RCVS Academy in first year
The platform now holds 17 separate courses.
The platform also saw 11,000 course enrolments.

The RCVS Academy has revealed that over 8,500 active learners signed up to the free digital learning platform in its first year.

The platform also saw 11,000 enrolments into its courses.

The RCVS Academy was launched in 2022 to support veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to meet professional standards by providing relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

It originally launched with six courses, but now holds 17 separate courses ranging from 15 minutes to 20 hours in length.

These courses include leadership and coaching, ownership and consent, CPD recording and reflecting and resolving complaints, with further courses in development.

The courses are developed in collaboration with veterinary professionals to ensure they remain relevant.

There is an emphasis on flexible and accessible learning, with courses using a variety of learning techniques including videos, activities, quizzes, scenarios and reflective practice and exercises.

RCVS Academy manager Jen Ayers RVN said: “I’m delighted with the success of the Academy over the course of just a year. As we continue to develop new courses, we will listen to our learners’ feedback so we can improve the platform and ensure that we offer engaging and relevant learning to suit the needs of our profession. I’m looking forward to welcoming many more learners over the next few years.

“Remember that all Academy courses are completely free to vets and vet nurses, that we aim to help you fit your learning around busy day-to-day schedules and that completed courses can count towards your annual continuing professional development (CPD) requirements, with direct links to the 1CPD platform so you can easily record and reflect on your learning.”

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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