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WSAVA invites nominations for annual awards
The closing date for nominations is 30 April.

Awards recognise vet professionals creating positive change for companion animals.

Nominations are now open for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 2023 awards. The annual awards recognise veterinary excellence and achievement globally, and nominations are invited for veterinary professionals who are creating positive change for companion animals and people. Nominees can be from any background, generation or region of the world.

Nominations are invited for the following awards:

The WSAVA Award for Companion Animal Welfare - for a veterinarian or veterinary team member in recognition of their contribution to companion animal welfare at a local, regional or global level.

The WSAVA Future Leader Award - acknowledges the work of a veterinarian, graduated within the last ten years, who has contributed significantly to the betterment of companion animals, the veterinary profession and society at large.

The WSAVA Award for Global Meritorious Service - for a veterinarian who has contributed meritorious service to the veterinary profession in the broadest sense.

The WSAVA Award for Global Scientific Achievement - for an individual judged to have made an outstanding contribution to the field of small animal medicine.

The WSAVA will also select a recipient for the WSAVA One Health Award. The award recognises exemplary service by an individual in promoting the global One Health concept, particularly in relation to the importance of small companion animals.

Recipients of the awards will receive free registration for the WSAVA congress that is taking place in September, and those awarded the Global Scientific Achievement, Companion Animal Welfare, Future Leader and One Health awards will be invited to give a lecture during the event.

Dr Ellen van Nierop WSAVA president said: “It is an immense privilege for the WSAVA to recognize some of the most outstanding professionals working in companion animal veterinary medicine today.

“With so many exceptional colleagues going the extra mile to support their patients and their colleagues, we hope to receive a record number of nominations this year. Reading them is always an inspirational experience and it will then be a great honor to welcome those selected as this year’s Award winners to our Congress in Lisbon later this year and to hear first-hand about the amazing work they are doing.”

Details of the awards can be found on the WSAVA website, along with nomination forms. The closing date for nominations is 30 April 2023.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.