What should #EMS reform look like? ➡️Outcomes-based ➡️Improved quality assurance ➡️Zero tolerance of harassment and discrimination ➡️Standardised training/support for providers Read all our recommendations: bva.co.uk/take-action/ou… AVS UK & Ireland FAVS Veterinary Schools Council

"I hope I can make a difference to other students’ lives as they go through vet school and into the future." In this #MyVetFuture article, AVS UK & Ireland President Jack Conway reflects on his #VetSchool journey. Read now 👉 ow.ly/rIFw50OFNX7

On behalf of the RVC Pandemic Puppies Team Please fill in this short, anonymous survey to help researchers at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) understand how information in adverts affects puppy buying. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/purchasingpu…

What does veterinary sustainability look like in your country? Check out this competition open to all vet students in the commonwealth! CVA

MSD Animal Health – FVE call for applications MSD Animal Health and FVE commit to veterinary students by providing 68 scholarships of 2.500 USD$ to veterinary students. fve.org/grants/msd-fve…

Member Benefits and Events Committee – student vacancy 2023 The BVA currently have a vacancy for a motivated and committed student member to join their Member Benefits and Events Committee. So why not take a look and get involved. Apply surveymonkey.co.uk/r/

Statement on the recent TAB article concerning harassment of students during EMS placements

Chessington zoo are running their Roar and Explore annual fundraising event this coming Friday l. This event helps in raising vital funds for the conservation charities they support globally and locally. Find out more here: chessington.com/explore/events…

Are you a vet student or a recent graduate? Join our Fellows of the Future competition for a chance to contribute to the RCVS Fellowship Day and present your original research. Find out more and submit your research here: ow.ly/lyko50POlB4 AVS UK & Ireland

We are pleased to announce VDS Training are offering 5 x £200 EMS Grants to 5 AVS members to support students in their clinical years. Please submit your completed application form to [email protected] by 11.59pm 31st October 2023. Application form: avsukireland.co.uk/opportunities

BVA charity to invest £10,000 in student animal welfare research projects The Animal Welfare Foundation 2024 student grant scheme is now open for applications! The deadline for submissions is Thursday 29 February 2024 animalwelfarefoundation.org.uk/student-grants/

Update on the EMS Harassment survey carried out in August.

Are you involved with organising EMS placements?   Affinity Futures are proud to be collaborating with BVEDS, BVCIS and BVLGBT+ at London Vet Show 2023.   To find out more and to save your place visit: london.vetshow.com/community-mast…"

Calling all UK veterinary students and recent graduates!   Affinity futures want to build a green flags EMS database to help you find inclusive EMS placements. Help by providing your input here: tinyurl.com/greenflagsurvey

Our President Jack is co-speaking at London Vet Show this year on the topic of - EMS: Making the most of the experience! We want to know - What makes a good EMS Experience? forms.gle/dZDZah5a8AcfQU…

With just under a week until nominations close, we thought we’d tell you a little bit about the roles up for election and our experience of them! More info for elections can be found via the link below! Roles are also available within IVSA🌎! avsukireland.co.uk/recent-news/8/…

Together with AVS UK & Ireland, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons & Veterinary Schools Council, we've written an open letter to address the concerning reports of unacceptable circumstances and events faced by vet students during #EMS placements. Members can read the letter in @vet_record: ow.ly/7FKR50Qt4tv

With Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, BritishVets, and Veterinary Schools Council - we've written an open letter to address discrimination and abuse on EMS faced by vet students. Read the letter here: bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ve…

Our #EMS letter is now free to access at @vet_record. Read the letter here ➡️ bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10…

Huge congratulations to new AVS UK & Ireland President Charlotte Jones! In this blog, the @Bristol_Vets student shares insights into her journey to vet school and her priorities for the year ahead in her new role. bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…