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RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited webinar returns
The sessions review progress from RCVS' Workforce Action Plan.
There will be four sessions to cover four of RCVS' workforce ambitions.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has revealed the dates of its latest series of webinars, in which speakers explore RCVS’ Workforce Ambitions.

Across eight sessions, the regulatory body has been revisiting how far the veterinary profession has come since it published seven ambitions as part of its 2022 Workforce Action Plan.

The Workforce Action Plan outlined the RCVS’ plans to address workforce challenges and explore how the wider sector can tackle them. This includes concepts such as culture change, career development and the impact of leadership.

Following the publication of the RCVS Workforce Modelling Report in December 2024, the organisation began to revisit the plan with these new insights.

The webinars are designed to explore progress in the profession, evaluate the condition of the workforce and investigate methods to mitigate prospective issues. The RCVS is also sharing updates on related projects and activities.

The College has already hosted four sessions across May and June this year. This included an introductory session on RCVS’ ambitions, as well as discussions into ambitions five, six and seven.

Throughout autumn, four more webinars will explore the remaining ambitions:

• Ambition four: Welcoming a modern way of working - Wednesday 10 September, 11:45- 13:00
• Ambition three: Greater responsibility for veterinary nurses - Monday 15 September, 13:00- 14:15
• Ambition two: Confidence, culture and recognition – Friday 17 October, 11:45- 13:00
• Ambition one: Shape leaders at all levels – Friday 7 November, 11:45- 13:00

Each webinar lasts an hour and 15 minutes, including an opportunity for a Q&A with panel members. They are free to attend, and will count as CPD.

Angharad Belcher, RCVS Director for the Advancement of the Professions, said: “We’re really pleased with how the first set of webinars went and received fantastic feedback from delegates. We’re looking forward to many more enriching discussions with members of the entire veterinary team this time around.

“We recognise that change cannot happen without collaboration – no one organisation can solve as complicated and multi-factorial an issue as the workforce challenge on their own. We hope to welcome you to these sessions to share your insights and contribute to the ongoing conversation around this important topic."

To sign up for a webinar, and to submit questions for panel members, visit the RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited page.

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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.