Following an extension to the candidate nomination period for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, an election will now be taking place as a record number of candidates came forward before the extended nomination period finished at the end of February. This year’s VN Council election will be taking place from mid-March until 5pm on Friday 23 April 2021 and the 14 candidates are: •Samantha Jayne Anderson •Kirsten Cavill •Rebecca Jane Clark •Sophie Louise

A national week of action encouraging people from across the equestrian community, including veterinary professionals, to speak out about their experiences of Strangles is returning this year. Strangles Awareness Week 2021 will take place from 3rd to 9th May with the aim to provide horse owners, yard managers, vets and equine professionals with a platform to share their own stories and promote support for those affected by the disease. This special week is a collaborative effort between the Brit

Currently, there is a Europe-wide alert of increased risk of disease associated with Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), which originated in Valencia (ESP) and has already resulted in related outbreaks in at least three other countries in Europe. In response, British Showjumping have put in place measures for all horses returning from France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Poland, Netherlands, Germany and Slovakia from 1st March 2021. Please see up-to-date guidance from British Showjumping h

Clinical Teaching Associate £41,526 to £52,559 plus out of hour’s payment / Clinical Training Lead £55,751 to £59,135 plus out of hour’s payment We require a full-time specialist in Equine Surgery to join the Cambridge Equine Hospital team in the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital. The appointment will be as a Clinical Teaching Associate or Clinical Training Lead dependent upon experience. Further details on both roles are attached for reference. You will take responsibility for practical and di

We are looking for an experienced vet to joint our independent, equine ambulatory practice, based on the Buckinghamshire/ Northamptonshire/ Oxfordshire border. A strong interest in lameness diagnostics and imaging would be advantageous. We have a mix of competition, racing, stud, and pleasure horse clients, the majority of whom are extremely knowledgeable. You will be required to cover all aspects of first opinion practice and whilst you may on occasion need to ultrasound a mare this is not a po

We are a small friendly and welcoming (privately owned...Non Corporate!) Equine practice based in Cardiff. Due to an expanding caseload we are excited to offer another position for an Assistant Equine Vet. Our client base is wide and varied, from children's ponies and family horses to competition horses, treated both at our clinic and on clients yards. We have brand new equipment including Digital X-ray, Colour Doppler Ultrasound scanner, 3 m Video Endoscope, Gastroscope, In house Blood machi