Submissions have opened for the BSAVA’s Clinical Research Abstracts, taking place at BVA Live 2026 in Birmingham.

Providing an opportunity to present new research to the veterinary community, the Clinical Research Abstracts can be on any veterinary…

The BSAVA has opened nominations for its 2026 Awards.

The awards are an opportunity to acknowledged unsung heroes within the veterinary profession, celebrating those who have made significant contributions to veterinary science, research, clinical practice…

The BSAVA has today launched Rover, an AI-powered information retrieval tool which allows vet nurses to put natural language questions to the association's vast knowledge base, which includes the Formularies, Companion magazine, position statements…

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice, written to help vet nurses give advice about nutrition for animals under their care, is available now. 

The guide covers the importance of nutrition and nutritional assessment, diet types, feeding…

The BSAVA and the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWA&F) have published a new guide to responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits.

The BSAVA says there unique opportunities and risks to the use of antibiotics in rabbits.

For example, antibiotic combination…

David Godfrey has moved into his post as BSAVA President for 2025-26.

Taking over the Presidency from Julian Hoad, David will continue to focus on the Programme of Change and the BSAVA’s new strategy, which includes some new products and services.…

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced that after a 68-year run, it will no longer hold its annual Congress.

BSAVA Congress was first held in London in 1958, when 245 vets attended.

In 1991, it became the first organisation…

BSAVA President Julian Hoad is going to go wing walking later this month to raise funds for BSAVA PetSavers.

To mark the end of his presidential year at BSAVA, Julian will be strapped to the top of a vintage biplane while dressed in a full feline (Cheshire…

The BSAVA has today opened Early Bird registration for BSAVA Alba 2025 which is taking place at the Glasgow Crowne Plaza on September 26th-27th.

Delegates will have the opportunity to gain up to 16 hours of CPD, explore a bustling exhibition with 20+ industry…

The BSAVA has announced the return of its 'Big Issues' module at Congress this year, and the first subject up for discussion on Thursday 20th March at Manchester Central is that of veterinary costs and 'contextual care'.

Veterinary advice…

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has opened nominations for its 2025 awards.

The award categories are:

• The Bourgelat Award - For outstanding international contribution to small animal practice or science in their widest context.
• The Simon…

Applications are now open for the BSAVA’s Clinical Abstracts programme for 2025.

The Clinical Abstracts provide an opportunity to present new research to the wider veterinary community at Congress and Expo 2025, taking place at Manchester Central…

Clare Jones RVN has been announced as the winner of the 'Best Poster' in the BSAVA Clinical Abstract Awards for 2024 

Clare won the award for: 'Confidence with CPR within Veterinary Professionals. Would standardised CPR training help confidence…

Julian Hoad has taken up his role as BSAVA President for 2024-25.

Taking over from Carl Gorman, Julian says his focus is to continue the work undertaken this year as part of a ‘programme of change’ for BSAVA, that will continue to promote the strong sense…

The BSAVA has launched a new Vet Nurse Merit Award (VNMA) in Dentistry, starting in September 2024.

The Vet Nurse Merit Award courses are designed for RVNs in primary care practice.

The VNMA in Dentistry offers 30 hours of CPD and will help delegates feel…

The BSAVA has published a series of client information leaflets about the care and welfare of reptile species most commonly kept in the UK.

Data for 2023 from UK Pet Food research found that around 5% of UK households own a reptile, up from 3.4% in 2022…

The BSAVA has published the third edition of the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice, updated with new video content.

Four new procedures have been added: cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS…

The BSAVA and the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) have released an updated PROTECT ME poster with more antibiotic use recommendations.

The poster was put together by a team of 55 specialists and general practitioners led by Fergus Allerton.

It…

The BSAVA is inviting veterinary nurses to submit unique and interesting case reports to be presented at BSAVA Congress 2024 in Manchester on 21st – 23rd March.

The case report can be in any area of small animal nursing, from nurse clinics to critical…

Early-bird registration is now open for BSAVA Congress 2024, which will return to Manchester Central on 21st-23rd March 2024. 

Open to everyone in the profession, Congress '24 will include over 130 hours of CPD across 32 different modules covering topics…

The BSAVA has launched a new edition of the BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines.

The BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines has been developed to help veterinary professionals navigate the regulations, changes and issues that face the…

Tickets for BSAVA Alba, which will take place on 22nd – 23rd September at the MacDonald Inchyra Hotel near Falkirk, have gone on sale.

Open to all in the veterinary profession, the event offers up to ten hours of CPD,  and covers a range of topics…

Carl Gorman has taken over as President of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, continuing the fine tradition that BSAVA has of appointing all-round good eggs to the role.

One of Carl's main presidential tasks will be implementing the BSAVA…

The BSAVA and the Links Group are to host regional training days to help veterinary teams recognise and act on non-accidental injuries, helping them understand the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse.

The training will take place in locations…

The BSAVA has launched a campaign to encourage vet practices to fundraise for PetSavers, its charitable arm which funds clinical research into companion animal diseases.

To get involved, you can use the downloadable fundraising pack, which includes ideas,…