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VMG to support StreetVet leadership development
StreetVet CEO Zoe Abbotts has worked with the VMG to structure the programme.
VMG aims to build leadership and management knowledge in the charity.

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) is to run a development programme with veterinary charity StreetVet, which it hopes will encourage its growth.

The programme, supported by a Leadership Grant of £5,000 awarded by the Institute of Leadership (IOL), seeks to develop leadership and management knowledge across the charity.

It has been structured through collaboration between the VMG’s learning and development manager Hannah Perrin and StreetVet chief executive officer Zoe Abbotts. Dr Perrin and Ms Abbotts sought to create a year’s worth of training and resources, addressing the current leadership challenges and opportunities.

As part of the programme, the charity’s senior leadership team and staff in developmental roles will each complete the VMG’s award and certificate in veterinary leadership and management.

Each participant will focus on the priority areas for their role, which might include ‘Developing Teams’, ‘Coaching and Mentoring’ or ‘Leading Change’. StreetVet hopes that their volunteers will also benefit from the training resources, either directly or indirectly.

StreetVet is a UK-based charity that provides free essential veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness. It currently has more than 500 volunteers, including 24 teams of veterinary surgeons and nurses.

It also runs an accredited hostel scheme to find pet-friendly accommodation for those in need.

The VMG was awarded the grant by the IOL, a professional membership body, to support the development of small to medium-sized enterprises. The VMG hopes that it will now help StreetVet leaders to manage the charity in line with best practice for contemporary charity leadership.

Dr Perrin said: “As the demand for its services grows, StreetVet’s leadership team recognises the importance of developing the leadership skills and structure it needs to enable its future growth. Our training will support not just the charity’s senior leaders but also members of its outreach teams across the UK.

“We hope it will also help them in their ‘day jobs’ in veterinary practice.”

Ms Abbotts said: “StreetVet is delighted to have been approached by VMG with the opportunity to develop veterinary leadership and management skills internally.

“We’re experiencing high demand for the services and support we offer so it is crucial that we enhance our team and infrastructure to meet this demand and to ensure the long-term sustainability of our charity.”

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.