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The British Veterinary Association is the national representative body for the veterinary profession. We are the only UK veterinary association that looks after the interests of all vets in all disciplines. Our members are at the heart of everything we do, and with the power of more than 19,000 members behind us, we’re able to provide a voice to represent members and services to support them.

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British Veterinary Association

Welcome to the BVA microsite.

We are the national representative body for the veterinary profession.

We are the only UK veterinary association that looks after the interests of all vets in all disciplines. Our members are at the heart of everything we do, and with the power of more than 15,000 members behind us, we’re able to provide a voice to represent members and services to support them. 

In promoting and supporting the interests of our members, and the animals under their care, we are committed to developing and maintaining channels of communication not least with government, parliamentarians and the media.

To find out more visit www.bva.co.uk

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Engage with the veterinary profession to support a net zero future Partner content
Engage with the veterinary profession to support a net zero future
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
When considering who to turn to for advice on achieving sustainability and net zero goals, you may not instantly think of the veterinary profession. Yet the British Veterinary Association’s new Net Zero report sets out our vision for the sector to be “leading as a strong advocate for environmental sustainability and its benefits to human and animal health and wellbeing”.
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Toward an EU-UK Veterinary Agreement Partner content
Brexit
By British Veterinary Association
Toward an EU-UK Veterinary Agreement
Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux FRCVS has been recently appointed as the new President of the British Veterinary Association. In her first speech as President, speaking at the annual BVA Northern Ireland dinner at Stormont, she highlighted one of the biggest challenges facing the profession in the UK and Northern Ireland and which the UK government must prioritise; a EU-UK Veterinary Agreement.
Addressing the veterinary workforce shortage Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
Addressing the veterinary workforce shortage
The British Veterinary Association urges the UK government to lower the recently increased salary threshold for overseas vets, in the face of workforce shortages
#BVAManifesto – a manifesto for animals, vets and public health Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
#BVAManifesto – a manifesto for animals, vets and public health
Ahead of the next General Election, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a manifesto for animals, vets and public health. BVA is calling on all political parties to prioritise the following key issues within their election manifestos:
“We need to build a profession that attracts and holds on to our people,” says new BVA President Anna Judson Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
“We need to build a profession that attracts and holds on to our people,” says new BVA President Anna Judson
Dr Anna Judson was appointed as President of the British Veterinary Association in September. With a busy year ahead, she talked to PoliticsHome about the need for veterinary legislative reform
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health
As a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol, 51% of veterinary medicines are expected to be discontinued in Northern Ireland at the end of 2025, posing considerable risks to animal and human health and welfare.
Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK
The Kept Animals Bill aims to address significant animal welfare issues in the country, but its progress has been delayed due to on-going national events. Now, colleagues in Parliament and organisations like the British Veterinary Association are urging the government to ensure the Bill's continuation through Parliament to improve the lives of millions of animals.
Why Future-Proofing Britain’s Veterinary Sector is Key to Animal Health and Welfare Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Why Future-Proofing Britain’s Veterinary Sector is Key to Animal Health and Welfare
From pet owners to farmers, people rely on the nation’s vets to ensure the health and welfare of their animals. But how can we create a veterinary sector that can meet growing need in an ever-changing world? The House sat down with Malcolm Morley, President of the British Veterinary Association, to discover how Britain’s vets are modernising, and to explore what government can do to help.
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain
The coming years are likely to be tough on our animals and the people who care for them – so how can we safeguard welfare in the face of brutal challenges? PoliticsHome speaks to Dr Justine Shotton, President of the British Veterinary Association.
Vets call on government to support sustainability, a healthy workforce and better animal welfare legislation Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets call on government to support sustainability, a healthy workforce and better animal welfare legislation
Addressing nearly 80 guests including Parliamentarians, key representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and veterinary professionals, at BVA’s London Dinner in the heart of Westminster, President Dr Justine Shotton praised the efforts of veterinary teams in keeping animals healthy, protecting public health and keeping the food chain moving whilst battling a backdrop of Covid, Brexit and a recent surge in pet ownership.
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy? Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?
With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.
Latest press releases
Half of pet owners don’t know what veterinary nurses do
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association launches strategy to help vets speak up for animal welfare
By British Veterinary Association
Vets disappointed that two-thirds of food companies have no policy on stunning before slaughter
By British Veterinary Association
Vets call for ban on electric pulse collars
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes deadline extension to TB testing contracts in Devon & Cornwall
By British Veterinary Association
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