Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. But some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. They may be concerned about ...

The awards were announced at BVA Day (formerly BVA Members’ Day) which was held at its London headquarters Mansfield Street ...

Wildlife vet Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux has been named new BVA President for 2024-2025. Wildlife specialist vet Dr Elizabeth ...

This comprehensive good practice guide on veterinary medicines has been produced with the support of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Created: 2007 Publisher: BVA Number of pages: 40 Format ...

As a member you have free access to BVA guides, templates, resources, and posters to help keep you informed and up to date with a wide range of topics related to the veterinary profession.

Whistleblowing is the commonly used term for reporting on or exposing malpractice in the workplace – this could be something improper, illegal or negligent. The vast majority of veterinary surgeons ...

It is illegal to perform ear cropping in UK, however it is not illegal to sell or import ear-cropped dogs, and it's not a specific offence to send dogs abroad to be cropped. We’re calling on the ...

The Canine Health Schemes (CHS), established by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Kennel Club, works with expert veterinary surgeons to offer dog health screening schemes for a number ...

Whether you’re currently going through some of the more testing menopause and perimenopause symptoms or you’re here to get guidance as a manager on how to best help your team navigate this life stage, ...

Why should I get my dog's hips screened? Many breeds of dog are at risk of developing a condition known as hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a common inherited problem that means one or both of the hip ...

We want to celebrate veterinary workplaces that support and enhance the wellbeing of its team. The BVA Wellbeing Awards 2024 recognises veterinary workplaces that go above and beyond to support staff ...

We’ve worked with colleagues at BVZS, BVPA, and BSAVA to develop guidance for veterinary professionals presented with backyard poultry or wild birds, following recent outbreaks of avian influenza ...