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Mobile vets set to launch new association
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The BMVA hopes to offer an important platform for sharing and building professional knowledge in this niche area
British Mobile Veterinary Association will launch this month

A new association for mobile vets is set to launch at this year's London Vet Show. The British Mobile Veterinary Association (BMVA) has been founded by two vets in response to the growing number of mobile practices in the UK.

Co-founder Amy Bergs said she hopes the organisation will raise awareness among pet owners and veterinary colleagues, of the services offered by mobile vets.

“Providing quality at-home veterinary care is rewarding but not always easy, often requiring skills and techniques that can only be gained through experience," she explained.

Therefore, the BMVA hopes to offer an important platform for sharing and building professional knowledge in this niche area.

"By bringing together many like-minded individuals into an official association and online mobile vet directory, we aim to increase awareness of this alternative type of veterinary care – a goal which will benefit not only our members but also the patients and clients that appreciate our services," Amy added.

In an increasingly convenience-driven society, co-founder Susan believes it is a "natural progression" to offer veterinary health care to patients in their own homes.

Having been a mobile vet for 10 years, she said she is "thrilled" to have seen a large year-on-year increase in new mobile practices around the UK. "It seems a logical step to organise the growing number of colleagues operating this rather atypical and alternative practice model in an official Association," she explained.

The official launch will take place on 19 November 2015 during London Vet Show. An inaugural AGM will be held followed by a networking dinner with mobile vet Dr Kathy Cooney, who is also president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care.

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.