VSA’s priorities are engagement, representation, education and enhancing standards of veterinary specialist care
Recent VSA activities Our main activity remains communicating with the RCVS over the new guidelines…
The RCVS has recently updated the guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary…
This focus group, which takes place on Friday 3 May 2024 between 9.30am and 4.30pm…
The CMA published their initial review of the veterinary sector on 12th March.
A new name for BCVSp for a new era.
Today, 12 March 2024, the CMA has announced it intends to laumch a marked investigation…
It is now illegal under the Dangerous Dogs Act for anyone in England or Wales…
BVA President presses for urgent reform of ‘not fit for purpose’ Veterinary Surgeons Act at…
MMI invites veterinary professionals to attend online ‘Mind Yourself’ training The Royal College of Veterinary…
The Veterinary Specialist’s Association are committed to protected the unique position held by veterinary specialists…
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is launching its Surveys of the Professions, the…
The RCVS Academy, a free digital learning platform for the veterinary professions, has launched ‘Client…
Following Brexit, the recruitment of interns or the hosting of a resident for an external…
Find meeting link in our member forum or email info@yourvetspecialists.org for more information
For minutes of a meeting held with RCVS on 25 October, go to the reports…
BCVSp is looking for volunteers to join the trustee board.
The CMA is opening a review of how veterinary services are bought and sold amid…
Several trustees have or will soon complete their terms.
Minutes of a meeting of BCVSp and BVA joint officers held in May 2021.
Minutes of a meeting of BCVSp and RCVS joint officers held in November 2021.
This is a very belated thank you for the hard work and dedication to: Celia…
We have conducted a parallel audit within one equine hospital.
One of the outcomes of our Clinical Audit Workshop last year was to set up…
As you may be aware the NHS has recently made a plea for ventilators and…
The early stages of a veterinary specialist career form an important foundation for later success.…
Many specialists regularly host residents and diplomates from other countries seeking to expand their clinical…
Davina Anderson attended the EBVS National Representatives meeting November 6-7 2019, Brussels.
Having contributed for 5 years, a number of BCVSp founding trustees complete their terms of…
James Swann, BCVSp trustee, has launched a new podcast series – Speak to a Vet…
Members log in and go to the forum – we are looking for your views…
EBVS has asked us to remind you that all EBVS specialists working in the UK…
We are seeking to appoint at least three new trustees in 2020.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 18th – 19th October 2019 The British Racing School, Newmarket UK…
The British College of Veterinary Specialists (BCVSp) has approached the RCVS Practice Standards Group (PSG)…
Training and mentoring recent graduates is an important responsibility for all veterinary surgeons, but given…
Richard Hepburn (Treasurer), Karla Borland (Small Animal disciplines liaison) and Matthew Fiddes (Zoo and Wildlife…
BVA recommends that all animal imagery in advertising depicts pets in situations that meet their…
Under its VetTrain program, Vets Beyond Borders provides free, on-site training on a range of…
BCVSp members working in equine and small animal disciplines have been emailed polls which will…
Elections for our board of trustees will be held in November.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recognises that considerable disquiet has arisen following comments…
From May 2018, Associate membership has been made available to individuals currently or recently in…
RCVS’s Practice Standards Group has given BCVSp the go ahead to work on a detailed…
Almost 40% of Vet Specialists are citizens of EU countries other than UK.
Following member consultation, BCVSp trustees have published a position statement on closure of the RCVS…
The RCVS are considering implementing a nurse prescriber role for vaccinations and de-worming medication.
*** Save the date *** British Society of Veterinary Pathologists Companion Animal Meeting 2018 Saturday…
Will closure of the RCVS Diplomas in 2019 reduce training opportunities in veterinary specialist disciplines…
RCVS news: College to extend pilot for outcomes-based approach to CPD The Royal College of…
Our hub is live! This members only section provides access to reports of BCVSp activities,…
Myra Forster-van Hijfte; Public Outreach Lead; Melanie Dobromylskyj, Paraclinical Disciplines Representative; and James Swann, Early…
A report on members views on standards and definitions for multidisciplinary veterinary hospitals is available…
Research in clinical practice may require ethical review and, after a pilot project, the RCVS…
Inspired by the Vet Futures research initiative, this invitation-only event will bring together thought leaders from…
BCVSp is consulting with RCVS to ensure the specialists’ voice is heard in the veterinary…
The Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) and the Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) are building…
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCVSpNews And keep up with our news on our Facebook page:…
Helpful resources for veterinarians, parliamentarians and the media in assessing the impact of Brexit on…
The BCVSp survey proved informative and interesting – BCVSp trustees would like thank everyone who…
Brexit is going to impact on all our lives in many ways but with over…
At our recent joint officers meeting, the RCVS informed BCVSp officers that they would welcome…
At a recent Joint Officers’ meeting, RCVS highlighted their strategic plan.
In order to describe themselves as specialists in the UK, European order amoxil online Diplomates…
A lively and productive discussion was held with RCVS representatives covering the BCVSp website; protection…
We are conducting a survey to help define how the college develops to meet the…
Dr Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, was due to fly back to Glaswow…
Around one third of Vet Specialists working in Britain currently are non-UK Europeans and thus,…
In November 2016, BCVSp launched its new website which includes a searchable list of RCVS…
A meeting of members was held at Homerton College, Cambridge, on Wednesday 8th July 2015.
BCVSp’s inaugural meeting was held at the University of Nottingham Veterinary School on Saturday 13th…
BCVSp is a charity formed in 2014 with the aim of advancing the education and…
