British Veterinary Association
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) represents the UK’s veterinary profession and plays an influential role in shaping policy, practice standards, and public messaging that affect the broader petcare sector. Pet Gazette reports on BVA statements, campaigns, and consultations that intersect with pet retail — particularly around health products, parasite treatments, nutrition guidance, and animal welfare. We also cover the BVA’s stance on regulatory issues, veterinary shortages, and collaborations with government or trade bodies. This tag helps retailers, suppliers, and distributors stay aligned with the professional and ethical framework guiding UK veterinary care.
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Jul- 2025 -21 JulyVeterinary
BVA launches new CPD library
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new continuous professional development (CPD) library to give members easier access to high-quality content. The library includes 28 on-demand recordings covering a range of sessions across BVA’s key themes: people, planet and animals. This features webinars such as “Managing emotions in stressful…
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May- 2025 -27 MayVeterinary
BVA brands CMA proposals ‘disproportionate’ and ‘unworkable’
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) potential remedies working paper “disproportionate and in some cases unworkable”. The trade body has raised “serious concerns” that the remedies are disproportionate to the issues they seek to address and will unfairly impact smaller independent practices. It…
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7 MayVeterinary
Vivienne Mackinnon elected president of BVA Scottish Branch
Perthshire-based vet Vivienne Mackinnon has been named British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch president following its annual general meeting. Mackinnon takes over from Gareth Hateley, who steps into the role of BVA Scottish Branch senior vice president. She brings to the role more than 30 years of experience, spanning roles…
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1 MayVeterinary
CMA unveils potential ‘remedies’ in vet working paper
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled its working paper with potential “remedies” as part of its investigation into the veterinary sector in the UK. The CMA has reaffirmed the need to reform the “outdated” Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 which has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchVeterinary
BVA Northern Ireland and NI Veterinary Association elect new president
Dr Kirsten Dunbar has been named president of the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA). Dunbar steps up into the role after a year as junior vice president for both associations. She succeeds Verner, who now moves into the…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA appoints new president
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the election of wildlife specialist vet Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, FRCVS as its new president. Dr Mullineaux’s veterinary career has spanned clinical experience across small animal, farm and wildlife medicine. Prior to her BVA role Dr Mullineaux juggled roles as a…
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17 SeptemberAppointment
BEVA appoints Bruce Bladon as president
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has appointed Bruce Bladon, clinical director at Donnington Grove Equine Vets, as president at its annual congress in Liverpool. He will continue in his position at Donnington Grove, where he has spent the majority of his veterinary career, while taking on his new responsibilities…
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May- 2024 -23 MayVeterinary
CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market
The CMA has today (23 May 2024) confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into the £5bn veterinary sector and published tips to help pet owners struggling with vet costs now. The news follows an initial review last September which prompted 56,000 responses to a call from pet owners…
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Feb- 2023 -7 FebruaryRetailers
Pets at Home appoints first veterinary officer
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Gudrun Ravetz as its first ever veterinary officer. Gurdun is currently head of workplace engagement at Vets4Pets at Pets at Home, and has over 20 years’ experience as a veterinary surgeon. During her career, Gudrun has held a range of roles including…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilVeterinary
Vets4pets appoints head of workplace engagement
Vets4Pets has appointed Gudrun Ravetz as head of workplace engagement in a move to further support the working lives of colleagues and partners in veterinary practices. With more than 20 years’ experience, Ravetz has an “in-depth” understanding of the veterinary sector. She has worked as a clinician in private practice…
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