British Veterinary Association - BVA

British Veterinary Association - BVA BVA is the national representative body for veterinary surgeons in the UK.

We guide our members throughout their careers, from student to retirement, with the support and knowledge they need to achieve their goals, and to speak up for them on the issues that matter most. We are the only UK veterinary association that looks after the interests of all vets in all disciplines. Our members are at the heart of everything we do and, with the power of more than 19,000 members behind us, we’re able to provide a voice to represent members and services to support them.

🌟 Meet the finalists: BVA Wellbeing Awards, supported by ManyPets UK 🌟 The BVA Wellbeing Awards celebrate veterinary wor...
03/06/2026

🌟 Meet the finalists: BVA Wellbeing Awards, supported by ManyPets UK 🌟

The BVA Wellbeing Awards celebrate veterinary workplaces that are going above and beyond to support the wellbeing of their teams and create positive workplace cultures across the profession.

Aligned with the Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code, these awards recognise practices and organisations making wellbeing a genuine priority every day.

Congratulations to this year’s finalists:

🌟 Thrums Vets
🌟 Chapelfield Vets
🌟 Vets for Pets Rugby
🌟 Bold Vets
🌟 Vets for Pets Kirkcaldy
🌟 Seaham Vets
🌟 SonoPath

Thank you for the commitment, compassion and leadership you show in supporting veterinary teams and helping to build healthier workplaces across the profession. 👏

Join us at the BVA Awards Dinner 2026 to celebrate all of this year’s finalists and discover who will be named the winner. Get your ticket here 👉 https://ow.ly/ii8T50Z622U

Explore all of the shortlisted finalists and award categories 👉 https://ow.ly/jxRB50Z622T ✨

🎉 Celebrating two years of Great Workplaces by BVALaunched at BVA Live in 2024, Great Workplaces by BVA supports veterin...
02/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating two years of Great Workplaces by BVA

Launched at BVA Live in 2024, Great Workplaces by BVA supports veterinary teams to build positive workplace cultures through an evidence-based accreditation framework focused on wellbeing, leadership, culture, and development.

Want to see the impact? Read the latest In Practice article exploring the impact of Great Workplaces by BVA, from supporting recruitment and retention to helping veterinary teams drive positive, practical cultural change.🔗https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inpr.70084

Building on this, at BVA Live, we’ll be hosting a session all about Great Workplaces: Managing up and improving a toxic workplace on 12 June 2026, 14:25–15:10 in the BVA Interactive Zone. This session explores practical strategies for navigating challenging workplace cultures, including “managing up” and influencing leadership constructively in difficult settings.🔗 https://bvalive.vetshow.com/conference-program-2026/session-title-coming-soon-31

Find out more about Great Workplaces by BVA here: https://www.bva.co.uk/great-workplaces/

📢 Meet the finalists for BVA Young Vet of the Year, sponsored by Zoetis UK! 🎉This award celebrates exceptional early-car...
01/06/2026

📢 Meet the finalists for BVA Young Vet of the Year, sponsored by Zoetis UK! 🎉

This award celebrates exceptional early-career vets who are already making a significant impact within the profession through leadership, compassion, innovation and dedication to veterinary care.

🌟 Dr Jade Urquhart-Gilmore
Lead vet at Crofts Veterinary Practice and shortlisted for the second year running, Jade is recognised for her exceptional patient and client care, her work strengthening communication within practice teams, and her advocacy for chronic illness, neurodivergence and disability in the workplace.

🌟 Dr Anna Hewison
Farm vet Anna Hewison is celebrated for her commitment to high standards of care, mentoring colleagues and developing collaborative approaches to youngstock management through Shepton Vets’ Youngstock Club.

🌟 Dr Rachael White
Recognised for her impressive clinical and surgical development, Rachael White is a highly valued member of Emerson’s Green Veterinary Surgery, known for her clinical excellence, attention to detail and leadership early in her career.

Join us at the BVA Awards Dinner 2026 to celebrate all of this year’s finalists and discover who will be named Young Vet of the Year. 🎉

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/JVfN50Z5z2V

You can also learn more about all the finalists here: https://ow.ly/TxYe50Z5z2U

There’s still time to sign up for tomorrow's virtual lunchtime session with our Great Workplaces team and Lead Accredito...
31/05/2026

There’s still time to sign up for tomorrow's virtual lunchtime session with our Great Workplaces team and Lead Accreditor, Kirsten Matheson.

Discover how Great Workplaces by BVA Accreditation can help strengthen your workplace culture, leadership, wellbeing, and learning and development.

📅 Wednesday 3 June
⏰ 1pm – 1.30pm
💻 Teams
👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/vcsE50YVWNk

We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the BVA One Health and Sustainability Award, presented in memory of BVA Pas...
29/05/2026

We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the BVA One Health and Sustainability Award, presented in memory of BVA Past President Dr Simon Doherty, who was a passionate champion of sustainability and One Health.

This award celebrates veterinary-led initiatives that have driven greater awareness and meaningful action on these vital issues across the profession.

Congratulations to our finalists:

👏 Dr Laura Higham BVM&S MSc PhD MRCVS, Director at Vet Sustain and Veterinary Consultant at FAI Farms
👏 The Pembrokeshire TB Project
👏 Dr Rob Howe MRCVS, farm vet and lead of BCVA’s sustainability working group

Each finalist represents outstanding commitment to creating a more sustainable future for animal, human and environmental health. 👏

Join us to celebrate their achievements and find out who will be named the winner on the night. 🎉

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/tEL150Z5yzJ

You can also learn more about all the finalists here: https://ow.ly/yAz250Z5yzM

Wondering where the line is between ‘gold-standard’ care and overtreatment?Then join us at BVA Live for the hot topic “W...
29/05/2026

Wondering where the line is between ‘gold-standard’ care and overtreatment?

Then join us at BVA Live for the hot topic “When is enough, enough? How do we define overtreatment?” This session explores the complexities of making treatment decisions that best serve both animals and clients.

📅 12 June
🕜 1.30pm – 2.15pm
📍 BVA Interactive Zone, BVA Live, Birmingham

BVA Members are entitled to fully funded BVA Live tickets.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/6rg050Z5wZk

📅 Thursday 25 June⏰ 7pm – 9pm💻 In-person (Elands Veterinary Practice, Sevenoaks)To sign up, email Imogen Jones at imogen...
28/05/2026

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
💻 In-person (Elands Veterinary Practice, Sevenoaks)
To sign up, email Imogen Jones at [email protected]

Join the Southeast YVN for a free, in-person session on airway management in veterinary anaesthesia, hosted by BVA’s YVN rep Imogen Wainwright-Jones with guest speaker Dawn Sheppard.

Learn more about the strengths, limitations, and common pitfalls of techniques ranging from facemasks to endotracheal tubes and supra-glottic devices. Discover how small adjustments can have a meaningful impact on patient safety and outcomes.

Open to all early career vets

A huge congratulations to the finalists shortlisted for the BVA Veterinary Mentor Award 2026, supported by Hill’s Pet Nu...
28/05/2026

A huge congratulations to the finalists shortlisted for the BVA Veterinary Mentor Award 2026, supported by Hill’s Pet Nutrition 🎉

This new award recognises inspirational mentors who have gone above and beyond to support, guide, and develop others within the veterinary professions, helping to shape the next generation of veterinary professionals.

This year’s finalists are:

👏 Lorna Clark
👏 Sharon Ann King
👏 Dr Yaiza Forcada Atienza

Each finalist has made an outstanding contribution through their commitment to mentoring, education, and supporting colleagues at all stages of their careers. Their impact is felt not only by individuals, but across teams and the wider profession.

We can’t wait to celebrate their achievements and announce the winner at the BVA Awards Dinner 2026 🥂

Read more about this year’s finalists and awards 👉https://www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/news-article/bva-young-vet-of-the-year-2026-finalists-unveiled/

Find out who takes home the award by joining us on the night 👉 https://mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-calendar/bva-awards-dinner-2026.html

Huge congratulations to the finalists shortlisted for the BVA Veterinary Leader Award 2026, supported by YuMOVE UK 🎉This...
27/05/2026

Huge congratulations to the finalists shortlisted for the BVA Veterinary Leader Award 2026, supported by YuMOVE UK 🎉

This new award recognises inspirational leaders within the veterinary profession who have driven positive change, fostered innovation, and made a lasting difference to colleagues, the profession, and animal welfare 💙

This year’s finalists are:

👏 Dr Esther Skelly-Smith
👏 Paul Horwood
👏 Dr Ceri Owen

Each finalist has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to supporting both their teams and the wider profession. Their work continues to inspire positive change across the veterinary community.

We can’t wait to celebrate their achievements and announce the winner at the BVA Awards Dinner 2026 🥂

Find out who takes home the award by joining us on the night 👉 https://mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-calendar/bva-awards-dinner-2026.html

Read more about this year’s finalists and awards 👉 https://www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/news-article/bva-young-vet-of-the-year-2026-finalists-unveiled/

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