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The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.

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Online animal cruelty legislation 'failing', charity says

Scottish SPCA urges government to update Animal Welfare Act.

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AWF seeks trustees to guide future of charity

"This is an exciting time to volunteer at AWF with its new strategy" Julian Kupfer.

RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director

Dr Steven De Decker will support one of the world's leading veterinary hospitals.

Participants sought for stress management study

The MMI-funded project will identify wellbeing opportunities for vets.

Study warns of 'inadequate' fertility policies in vet workplaces

Over a fifth of respondents considered leaving their job as a result.

Inaugural National SQP Week announced

It will take place from 5-12 June 2026.

RCVS to require practice-specific suicide prevention plans

It follows two separate reports from coroners' courts.

RCVS Knowledge expands 2026 QI events

The in-person courses will be brought to new regions in England.

Animal owners sought to join public advisory panel

"The work of the group forms a vital part of our continual push" Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO.

Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour
11th February 2026

Boats affect how porpoises socialise and feed, study finds
11th February 2026

Online animal cruelty legislation 'failing', charity says
11th February 2026

AWF seeks trustees to guide future of charity
11th February 2026

RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director
10th February 2026

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk