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Certificate Success for BSAVA

New BSAVA Certificate places snapped up in 20 minutes. 

It only took twenty minutes after enrolment opened for the BSAVA Medicine and Surgery certificates for both courses to be filled and a waiting list established.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association launched online enrolment for its inaugural programmes at 9am on Monday 3rd October. Within twenty minutes both courses were filled and a waiting list set up.

While interest in the courses had been flooding in over the recent months, the number of applications still came as a surprise.

Dr Frances Barr, head of the BSAVA Education Team, explained that despite always having confident in the programme, it was uncertain whether the maximum number of 30 delegates on each course would be reached. She commented: "To have a waiting list and pre-registration requests for 2013 is fantastic."

She added: "As veterinary professionals we want to strive for clinical excellence, to have our achievements recognised, and be encouraged and supported on the way there. This is what BSAVA aims to do with the medicine and surgery certificates."

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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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.