The BSAVA is launching a new initiative which will enable aspiring veterinary nurses to present their interesting or novel cases at BSAVA Congress 2020 (2nd-5th April).

The Case Reports session has been devised by BSAVA’s programme committee to support…

With Defra urging poultry owners to prepare for the increased risk of avian influenza over the winter months, the BSAVA has put together a Q&A so that veterinary professionals can offer the best advice to backyard poultry keepers.

The association…

The BSAVA has added a behaviour course to its Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards (VNMA), in response to feedback from veterinary nurses.

The new course equates to 50 CPD hours and is delivered entirely online to give busy vet nurses the flexibility to fit…

Entrepreneur and star of Dragon’s Den, Jenny Campbell has been announced as the Keynote Speaker for BSAVA Congress 2-5 April 2020.

As part of an increasing focus on wellbeing at Congress, Jenny will be sharing her thoughts on balancing a successful…

For the first time in over 60 years, the BSAVA has cancelled Congress due to the global spread of coronavirus.

The Association says it delayed this decision as late as possible, and whilst the most recent government advice does not prohibit large public…

The BSAVA has produced a triage tool designed to help staff in small animal practice identify and process emergency canine and feline cases during the coronavirus pandemic.

The tool is available to all practices, free of charge. 

The downloadable and printable…

The BSAVA has put together a collection of resources on anaesthesia to support the veterinary profession during the coronavirus pandemic.

The BSAVA Library Collection, which is freely available until the end of June 2020, includes resources relating to…

The BSAVA has published a new online Guide to Nutrition to support veterinary professionals in discussions with their clients about feeding their pets.

The Association says that now there is so much information about nutrition available to pet owners…

The BSAVA is reminding small animal practice staff to make sure they know how to work safely with bats, after Defra published its latest stats on rabies in UK bats.  

The most recent case of rabies in a bat in Great Britain was in July 2020 in Wimbourne,…

The BSAVA has added a nutrition webinar to its library to accompany the online BSAVA Guide to Nutrition.

'The essential ingredients of a good nutritional recommendation' is presented by Georgia Woods RVN CertCFVHNut VTS(Nutrition), one of the editors of…

The BSAVA has announced that its dispensing course will now be held online on Thursday 26 November 2020.

The course helps veterinary practices manage their dispensaries with up-to-date information on medicines regulations. It covers the main aspects of…

The BSAVA has announced that its congress will move online for 2021.

The Association says continuing uncertainty over the pandemic was the driving force behind the decision and it feels that a virtual Congress is the best option in 2021. The event will…

The BSAVA has added a nutrition course to its Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards (VNMA). 

The new Nutrition VNMA, which starts in March 2021, will be led by Georgia Woods RVN (pictured right) who holds the Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition Certificate…

Dragon's Den star Jenny Campbell has been confirmed as the first of the keynote speakers for BSAVA Virtual Congress taking place from the 25th-27th March 2021.

Before becoming a dragon, Jenny worked in banking for 30 years and will be sharing her experiences…

The BSAVA has published Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice, a new guide that should help any veterinary surgical team to reduce the incidence of anaesthetic complications.

Cognitive aids are visual prompts that aim to reduce human error…

The BSAVA has opened registration for its 2021 Congress, which is to be held online next year, from 25th –27th March.

The event will deliver more than 130 hours of CPD, including a programme of five simultaneous live streams each day. Delegates will…

The BSAVA has published the full programme for this year's Congress, which will be held online from the 25th to the 27th March.

The programme includes more than 130 hours of CPD delivered by over 100 speakers from home and abroad, with talks for all members…

Dr Ranjit 'Ranj' Singh has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for BSAVA Virtual Congress, 25-27 March 2021.  

The NHS doctor, television presenter, author and columnist will be sharing his insights on the mental health challenges of working within…

The BSAVA has published the results of a survey which shows that technology used to mitigate the effects of lockdown may lead to long term, beneficial changes to the way practices operate. 

Over 25% of the 1001 veterinary professionals who responded felt…

The BSAVA has updated its Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses to reflect the expanding responsibilities of veterinary nurses.

This second edition of the Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses contains a number of notable additions including: surgical and anaesthetic…

Registration has opened for BSAVA Congress 2023 at Manchester Central from 23rd to 25th March.

BSAVA Congress, which is open to the whole practice, from reception to the clinical team, will offer free practical drop-in sessions, day-in-the-life dramas…

At BSAVA’s Congress 2023 (Manchester Central on 23rd-25th March 2023), Andy Green, People Director at Pennard Vets in Kent, and Helen Silver-MacMahon RVN, VN Research and Development Director at VetLed will be presenting a talk about leadership and…

Neurologist Matthew James from CVS's Dovecote Veterinary Hospital has been given BSAVA PetSavers Veterinary Achievement Award 2024 for research into the initial management of epileptic dogs in first opinion practice.

Matthew’s award is in recognition…

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has appointed Stacy Woodman (pictured) as interim CEO while it recruits a permanent replacement, after confirming Amanda Stranack will leave on 30 April 2026.

Stacy has been leading the BSAVA’s Programme…

The BSAVA has published the BSAVA Manual of Guinea Pigs, billed as a comprehensive and practical guide to the veterinary care of guinea pigs for both first opinion veterinary teams and exotic pet specialists.

The new book is written and edited by leading…