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BVA seeks nominations for regional representatives
The BVA is looking for motivated individuals with an engaged interest in current issues affecting the profession.

Positions available across the United Kingdom

The BVA has announced that it is seeking nominations for five new regional representatives. The representatives will speak for vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council.

Positions are available in Scotland, North-West England, East of England, South-East of England and South West of England. All sectors of the veterinary profession are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be based in that geographical region, have time to gather members’ opinions and attend four Council meetings each year. Three of the meetings are at BVA's Mansfield Street office in London and one at BVA Members’ Day, which changes location each year.

BVA senior vice president, Gudrun Ravetz, said: “BVA regional representatives provide an essential link between our members across the UK and BVA’s policy and decision making at Council level. We need and welcome input from all corners of the country on how we run BVA and this wouldn’t be possible without the strong voices of the reps in the different regions.”

BVA West Midlands regional representative, Ally Anderson, added: “I am currently in the middle of my second term on BVA Council and I would encourage anyone who is considering taking part to put themselves forward for election.

"It is a fantastic chance to represent the views of your region and to help BVA members to get their voices heard. During my time as a regional representative, I have met a range of people from across the profession and had the opportunity to develop new skills.”

The term of the role is three years and the BVA is seeking motivated individuals with an engaged interest in the current issues affecting the profession.
For more information and details on how to apply, visit www.bva.co.uk/council/

 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.