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VMD to offer EMS placements
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn more about the work of the VMD and alternate career opportunities within the profession.
Veterinary students in their final two years of study are invited to apply. 

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is offering a two week EMS placement at its offices in Surrey to veterinary students in their final two years of study.

Aiming to provide students with both a comprehensive understanding of the VMD's work, and allows students to explore different career options within the veterinary profession. 

Over the two week period, students will take part in a range of lectures and workshops, on topics including legal bases and authorisations of veterinary medicines, clinical trials design and conduct, prescribing and responsible use of veterinary medicines and insight into the work of the different VMD teams, alongside many other related topic areas. 

Six places are available for veterinary students, and the placement will run from 4 to 15 July 2022, with applicants expected to be available for the full two week period. More information on the placements can be found here

Anyone wishing to apply should download the EMS application form and email the completed form to ems@vmd.gov.uk, applications will close on 1 October 2021, and applicants will be informed of the outcome on 15 October 2021. 

Successful applicants are expected to cover the cost of accommodation and travel independently. 

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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.