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BVA invites members to join committees
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to issues that affect the veterinary community.

Applications will be accepted until 17 July 2023

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting members to apply to join a number of its panels and committees.

The BVA has vacancies on its policy committee, ethics and welfare advisory panel, and branch councils for Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. All the positions are voluntary, and successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to issues that affect the veterinary community.

The positions are as follows:

  • Policy committee: BVA has three vacancies on its policy committee. Successful applicants will be chosen for their skills and experience in policy development, evidence gathering and research, decision making and problem solving.
  • Ethics and welfare advisory panel: There is one vacancy for an MRCVS member of the panel, who will be selected for their expertise in animal welfare science, ethics and/or law.
  • Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland branches: There are two vacancies on BVA’s Scottish Branch Council, two vacancies on Welsh Branch Council (including one recent graduate vacancy) and three vacancies on Northern Ireland Branch Council. Councillors will be selected for their willingness to advise on the consensus view of members on devolved and United Kingdom issues.

Applicants are welcomed from a range of different backgrounds, areas of interest and expertise. BVA says that it recognises the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and is committed to ensuring all members have equal opportunity to contribute to its work, including by making reasonable adjustments where needed.

Applications will be accepted until 17 July 2023 and will be assessed in August by BVA’s nominations and awards group.

Work undertaken for the positions counts towards members’ CPD.

BVA president Malcolm Morley said: “Being a part of a BVA committee is a highly rewarding opportunity to stand up and make a real difference to the future of our veterinary profession. You have the chance to advocate for issues vets feel most strongly about and will help drive forward important change. If you have passion and expertise, we want to hear from you today.”

To apply or to find out more about the positions, members should visit the BVA website.

 

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."