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BSAVA welcomes new president
“There are so many new initiatives in the pipeline I can’t wait to get started" - Susan Paterson. 

Susan Paterson to drive forward BSAVA’s strategic plan

RCVS and European Specialist Susan Paterson has been named president of the BSAVA for 2019/2020.

Sue took over the role from Philip Lhermette at BSAVA Congress (4-7 April), while Professor Ian Ramsey became vice president.

Qualifying from Cambridge in 1984, Sue spent time in mixed practice in Devon before taking her certificate and then British and European Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology.

Sue has been an RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology for more than 20 years. She was recently elected as Fellow of the RCVS for meritorious contributions to clinical practice, is an elected member of RCVS Council and is senior vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology.

During her presidency, Sue aims to bring together everything she believes to be great about the Association.

“BSAVA has just completed a three-year strategic plan and my Presidency is going to be all about driving this forward,” she said. “There are so many new initiatives in the pipeline I can’t wait to get started.

“I am looking forward to working with my dynamic teams of BSAVA officers and our amazing Woodrow House staff to show just how great BSAVA really is.”

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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.