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Great to have @ZoeFranklinLD back our campaign for Veterinary Surgeons Act reform! Alongside @bvnauk, we supported Zoe's visit to @auraveterinary hospital in Guildford last week, where she met with the team and heard why vets & vet nurses are calling for #VSAReform. 1/2

Support from Zoe and other MPs will be vital in getting a new Veterinary Surgeons Act through Parliament next year. Would you like to invite your local MP to visit your practice? Get in touch with us and start the conversation: 2/2

How can you use #ArtificialIntelligence tools safely, effectively and ethically in the veterinary workplace? Take a look at our new practical resources for members, including guidance on how to navigate clients’ use of AI for decision-making.

🏆 Our President @drgwenrees was on #PrynhawnDa @S4C this week to encourage nominations for the 2027 #BVAAwards Watch the episode here (from 20:57) : Nominate someone who deserves recognition:

Build your clinical knowledge, share experiences and connect with fellow BVA members at our regional event BVA Connect | Scotland on Tuesday 24 November, 7–9.30pm

You’ll also have the opportunity to meet BVA Officers & regional representatives, hear their perspectives & connect with your local veterinary community. (3/4)

Enjoy complimentary food & refreshments, & receive an electronic CPD certificate to recognise your learning. (4/4) Book now:

Prof. Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England during Covid-19, will deliver this year's Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at #BVACongress. Join us @VetShow to hear his talk about the UK's readiness for a major disease outbreak.

Did you catch BVA President @drgwenrees on #PrynhawnDa @S4C this week? Gwen talked about her career journey, her role as BVA President, and gave a shoutout to the #BVAYoungVetOfTheYear awards. Watch from 20.57:

Do you know an early-career vet whose work deserves recognition? Nominate them for the #BVAYoungVetOfTheYear award, sponsored by Zoetis: Nominations close on Monday, 23 November.

RT @SheepVetsoc: The @BritishVets Awards 2027 - nominations are now open! Nominations are open now until 23 November 2026. Explore the categories and nominate today: #BVAAwards2027

Our #BVAYoungVetOfTheYear winners are great examples of early-career professionals making a real difference to animal health and welfare, the vet profession and their communities. Could you or someone you know be BVA Young Vet of the Year 2027? @Zoetis

RT @APHAgovuk: Read our latest avian influenza update: 👉 Great Britain is entering a higher-risk period as migratory waterbirds arrive 👉 Wild bird risk increased from LOW to MEDIUM 👉 Stringent biosecurity remains essential 🔗 Find out more:

"Our job as a leader is to make more leaders, not more followers.”- Paul Horwood, winner, 2026 BVA Veterinary Leader Award Could someone you know be this year's winner? Nominate a colleague whose leadership makes a positive difference and inspires others:

This #WorldMentalHealthDay watch #FarmVet Ed Bailey reflect on the unique mental health challenges faced by the farming community, the value of open conversations, & how spending time outdoors & building trusted relationships can positively impact wellbeing. #InSafeHands

“People can only give their best when they feel supported.” Meet the team at Chapelfield Vets, a 2026 BVA Wellbeing Award winner, and discover how they’ve made wellbeing part of their everyday culture. (1/3)

The BVA Wellbeing Awards celebrate veterinary workplaces of all types and sizes that go above and beyond to support staff wellbeing and promote a positive workplace culture. (2/3)

Could your workplace be a 2027 Wellbeing Award winner? Nominate a veterinary workplace making a positive difference to the wellbeing of its team & helping create a better working environment for everyone. Read Chapelfield Vets’ blog on our website.

“Seek out mentors and colleagues who will support, encourage and challenge you. Having people around you who understand the demands of the profession and believe in your potential can make all the difference.” (1/4)

Do you know an inspirational mentor who goes above and beyond to support others within the veterinary profession? Nominate them and recognise someone who shares their knowledge and experience to build confidence and skills in others, making a positive impact on their development.

Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, the BVA Veterinary Mentor Award shines a spotlight on those who support, encourage and help develop the next generation of veterinary professionals. Nominate today: You can read Sharon's blog in full, on our website.