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Improve International awards Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship 2022
"I hope to be able to continue Louise's legacy by inspiring other veterinary nurses to follow their own aspirations at any stage of their career" - Claire Thomas.

Claire Thomas RVN 'honoured and excited' for the opportunity. 

The winner of the Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship for 2022 has been announced as Claire Thomas RVN.

Claire, who works at Dick White Referrals, will study Emergency and Critical Care, and will be awarded a Nurse Certificate (NCert) by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

The scholarship is given in memory of Louise O'Dwyer, a much-loved and highly respected and awarded veterinary nurse, who died in 2019. 

Louise was passionate about Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), and lectured on the topic at courses and congresses around the world, as well as on Improve International's ISVPS NCert ECC training course. 

With over twenty years' experience in general practice, Claire made the decision to become an ECC nurse and follow her passion to care for critically ill patients.

Dr Charlotte French, of Improve International, said: “We are delighted to award the Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship to Claire and excited to see her bring her passion and ambition to our ISVPS NCert Emergency and Critical Care training programme. 

“We believe she will excel in this discipline and inspire other vet nurses to advance their own skills and confidence in this vital area of veterinary medicine. Many congratulations.”

Claire commented on her successful application: “I am truly honoured and excited to have been chosen for the Louise O’Dwyer Legacy Scholarship for 2022. Thank you to Louise’s family and Improve International for this amazing opportunity. 

“Louise was an inspirational nurse who always promoted autonomy within the profession and encouraged nurses to follow their own interests in a specialist field. I hope to be able to continue Louise’s legacy by inspiring other nurses to follow their own aspirations at any stage of their career.

“I hope to use this scholarship to further my knowledge and develop practical skills to enhance my role as an ECC nurse and provide the best clinical care to critically ill patients.”

 

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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.