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Vet techs in army have to be RVNs
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RAVC makes RVNs mandatory

It is now mandatory for anyone joining the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) as a veterinary technician to be a registered veterinary nurse (RVN). 

Hitherto, veterinary technicians have had to complete corps-based training in nursing and anatomy, along with a dog handling course. Henceforth, however, the RAVC will only employ RVNs as technicians.

Neil Smith, of the RAVC, commented: "For us this is a recognition of the training and professionalism of RVNs. Our technicians work very closely with vets and by having RVNs, we will be able to supply more and better support [to our vets] than perhaps someone who isn't a qualified RVN."

At the moment, there are 23 active 'vet techs' in the RAVC, but the corps is taking applications from RVNs for four new posts.

For more information, visit the RAVC website.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk