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Veterinary graduate workshop
Event to better prepare students for working life

A workshop has taken place at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies to help prepare graduates for the workplace.

The event was the second of its kind, both held by Bright Leaf Recruitment, a veterinary recruitment agency, to equip students for the world of work.

At the workshop, named Preparing for the Workplace, students were able to benefit from CV writing skills, job hunting tips and advice on interview techniques.

A presentation was also given by Richard Powell of the agency, to provide future graduates with a better understanding of what to expect.

The recruitment agency's director, Julie Powell, said: "We offer assistance wherever we can with new graduates. It is becoming clear though that extra help can be offered before these graduates enter the employee market."

She added that, as well as discussing essential skills, the agency aims to broaden the student's understanding of the current job market. This includes looking at what other skills are needed to stand out.

Jennifer Quinn, who graduates from the university this year, commented: "The presentation was great, [it] covered many areas that I hadn't thought about before and it has given me some good points to consider."

The agency hopes to work with other veterinary organisations in the future.

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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