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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Jun- 2019 -5 JuneFeatures
What can vet chains struggling to recruit learn from StreetVet?
The past few years have seemed like a golden age for the veterinary sector with chains of clinics and hospitals multiplying fast and across borders. Investor enthusiasm to take advantage of the love pet owners have for their beloved animals has been rapacious. Unfortunately, as companies like veterinary service provider…
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4 JuneVeterinary
Ethics Review Panel appoints new members
The RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which is now permanent following its initial trial period, has recently welcomed seven new members to the panel, bringing with them a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the veterinary field. The ERP originally ran as a trial from the end of July…
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3 JuneVeterinary
‘Precision veterinary medicine’ named ViVet Innovation theme
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet will focus on how rapidly developing technology and data-driven practice will transform the veterinary profession and the care they provide at the second Innovation Symposium this autumn. The ViVet programme grew out of the joint RCVS and British Veterinary Association…
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May- 2019 -29 MayVeterinary
BVA welcomes MAC call for vets to be reinstated to shortage occupation list
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today welcomed the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) recommendation for vets to be reinstated on the shortage occupation list. The BVA described the calls as a “huge win for animal welfare and a resounding vote of confidence in the veterinary community”. In today’s (29 May)…
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17 MayVeterinary
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in NI antimicrobial resistance action plan
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its new five-year action plan, launched today (16 May). The action plan, titled ‘Changing the Culture 2019-2024: One Health’, has been prepared by the Northern Ireland Department of Health, the Department of…
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilCurrent Affairs
‘Anti-vaxx’ sentiment creeping into pet care, warn vets
Vets are concerned that scepticism about vaccination is creeping over from human health into pet care as new statistics show that 98% of vets have been questioned by their clients on the need for vaccination. Well meaning owners may be putting their animals at risk by relying on vaccination information…
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10 AprilCharities
Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April – 6 May) to encourage anyone thinking of buying a puppy to always use The Puppy Contract and ask important questions. New statistics from BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey…
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8 AprilPet Owners
Rise in owners trusting internet advice over vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners not to replace a trip to the vets with non-clinical information they find online. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has revealed that 82% of vets say clients have challenged their diagnosis, recommendation or professional opinion based on their own…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchEvents
‘Future-focused’ programme for the RCVS at BSAVA Congress
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is hosting a suite of future-focused presentations at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month. Presentations will cover topics from the future of veterinary education and veterinary nursing, to telemedicine, leadership and mental wellbeing within the profession. The RCVS will…
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22 MarchCurrent Affairs
Vets criticise ITV for ‘lax animal welfare standards’
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has sent an open letter to the producers of ITV reality series, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here voicing concerns around the welfare of animals used on the show. The flagged concerns include the apparent mistreatment of a pair of snakes in the…
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