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Appeal for WSAVA 2013 Awards nominees
Awards to recognise excellence and achievement

The World Small Animals Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has called for nominees who merit recognition in the 2013 WSAVA Awards for excellence and achievement. The Awards will be presented during the WSAVA's World Congress 2013, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand and will be hosted by the Companion Animal Society of New Zealand Veterinary Association (CAS).

Commenting, President of the WSAVA Peter Ihrke said “Scientific breakthroughs achieved by many of our members are helping to improve the daily quality of life and health experienced by millions of companion animals around the world. We look forward to reviewing nominations for the 2013 WSAVA Awards. We are also grateful to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for its generous sponsorship of these awards and for its continuing support of the WSAVA.”

Nomination can be submitted by e-mail to wsavasecretariat@gmail.com or by post, and should include a nominee CV, a list of nominee publications and a covering letter. The nominations must be received by the WSAVA's Secretariat by Monday 16th July 2012. 

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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.