The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship has welcomed 51 veterinary surgeons to its Fellowship, the College body which exists to advance veterinary standards by providing a resource of independent knowledge for the benefit of the veterinary profession. Of the 51 new RCVS Fellows, 31 were welcomed to the Fellowship for meritorious contributions to clinical practice, 18 for meritorious contributions to the profession, and two for meritorious contributions to veterinary knowledge.

We recently launched BEVA's member of the month campaign to celebrate equine veterinary professionals who deserve a pat on the back. Nominated by friends and colleagues, each winner will be recognised for going above and beyond in their everyday work whether that be to improve patient care or just give their team mates a little boost! Our first ever winner is Deirdre Baird from McGonnell and Gillatt Horse Vets in Hungerford, Berkshire. Nominated by her colleague for being an out of hours sup

The 2026 RCVS Knowledge Awards are now open for applications. The Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the veterinary professions — recognising teams who are using Quality Improvement (QI) methods to advance the quality of care through innovation, leadership, and evidence-based practice. The Awards are open to all organisations and practice teams across the UK who are using recognised QI techniques to improve outcomes. Applications are welcome from all settings, covering all sp

As he was inaugurated as the 149th President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), Professor Tim Parkin FRCVS outlined his vision for how mentorship and respectful, constructive dialogue would help the regulator, and the veterinary professions as a whole, deal with some of the challenges ahead. Now, an academic, Tim used to be an equine vet and epidemiologist and a member of BEVA so we're delighted to see him elected to the Presidential role at the RCVS. We share his enthusias

British Equestrian’s 2024 State of the Nation report highlights key issues for the equine community. Financial strain continues to affect horse owners, with vet costs flagged as a top concern. Riding schools are facing workforce shortages and rising costs, while new research reveals worrying levels of poor employment practices and mental health challenges across the wider equestrian workforce. Public trust in equestrian sport remains moderate. Concerns centre on transparency, elitism, and

This November, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be hosting an inaugural international postgraduate veterinary education (PGVE) symposium to kick start the development of an international community of practice to lead, engage in, report and share high quality veterinary educational scholarship, research and innovation. This unique event will take place at Ironmongers’ Hall, London, on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025, and will bring together all those with an in