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Veterinary Women in Leadership to host Christmas event
The Christmas leadership event will also include a sprinkling of festive fun!

Interactive workshop will be led by renowned leadership coach, Jo Woods.
 
Effective delegation and goal setting are set to go under the spotlight at a virtual Christmas event, organised by Veterinary Women in Leadership.

The event, which takes place on Zoom on Wednesday, 8 December (7-9 pm), will also see renowned leadership coach Jo Woods share her top tips for better time management. 

Delegates will receive a Christmas-themed pack and a copy of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. There will also be a sprinkling of festive fun, with some light-hearted moments for all participants to enjoy. 

Veterinary Women in Leadership is a collaboration between Veterinary Women and XLVets. XLVets chief operations officer Kerrie Hedley said:

“We were really keen to host an event that had a strong leadership focus but in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Jo Woods is an incredibly supportive and astute leadership coach. 

“She isn’t afraid to talk from personal experience, and her approach is both inspiring and insightful. We are delighted that she will lend her expertise to the Veterinary Women in Leadership Christmas event.”

The event is open to anyone new to leadership, those who have been in a senior role for many years, or individuals who want to take ownership of their next career move. For more information and to register your place, visit bit.ly/vwilchristmas

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.