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Search for BVA's Young Vet of the Year underway
The Young Vet of the Year Award is open to self-entry and nominations.
Award recognises and celebrates vets in the early stages of their careers.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is on the hunt for inspiring young vets who have already made a difference and positive contribution to the profession.

The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award recognises and celebrates vets in the early stages of their career and champions those who have backed causes in the sector.

Sponsored by Zoetis, the award is open to all RCVS-registered vets in the first eight years of their careers. Applications may be from those working within the veterinary sphere, including clinical practice, research, education or politics.

The winner will be announced at the London Vet Show BVA Gala Dinner in November and will receive a prize package including £1,000, a year of free BVA membership, a mentoring opportunity with Zoetis and career development opportunities.

BVA President Justine Shotton said: “The last few years have been challenging. Not only have vets had to cope with workforce issues related to Brexit and covid, but there has been a huge increase in demand for services following the unprecedented boom in pet ownership in the last few years.

“But veterinary professionals across the UK, including young vets, have stepped up and met these challenges head-on and we applaud them all. We are excited to announce that now is the time to celebrate the contributions of those vets in the early stages of their careers."

She addded: “We know there are going to be so many inspiring entries this year, highlighting the hard work of those who have shown exceptional dedication through a very difficult time and we are already anticipating finding it difficult to choose an overall winner.”

The Young Vet of the Year Award is open to self-entry and nominations. Entries will remain open until Monday,29 August 2022. To find out more, visit bva.co.uk

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.