Happy #WorldVeterinaryDay ! Today, we celebrate the dedication and compassion of vets across the globe who work tirelessly to protect animal health and welfare and public health. Thank you for all you do.

Don't forget to cast your vote in the RCVS Council or VN Council elections by Friday, 26 April!

The RCVS Academy now has learning tools to make your learning even easier! The tools allow you to bookmark your current section so you can return at any time and add your notes to content as reminders and reflections. Find out more on our support pages: academy.rcvs.org.uk

The RCVS Riding Establishments Subcommittee is seeking a new member! If you are a current veterinary Riding Establishment Inspector, familiar with trekking centres and seasonal establishments, please apply here: ow.ly/32Cs50Rb7ui

Join us on Friday, 3 May in London for a free focus group, where we will consider the objectives associated with workstream one ‘to develop a curriculum and implementation proposals for Veterinary GP specialty training'. ow.ly/KjoQ50R93Kn

Join us for our first session in the series of VN Vision discussions, at the College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, 8 May. This event is free and open to all VNs and SVNs. Register here: ow.ly/QbqO50R4nWj

Join us on Friday, 3 May in London for a free focus group, where we will consider the objectives associated with workstream one ‘to develop a curriculum and implementation proposals for Veterinary GP specialty training'. ow.ly/KjoQ50R93Kn

Today is National Pet Day! As a reminder to your pet owners who own cats, compulsory cat microchipping is going to be law from 10 June. Explore RCVS Academy’s microchipping course to support your pet owners and veterinary team. Access the RCVS Academy here ow.ly/aObs50RcWvF

Join us for our first session in the series of VN Vision discussions, at the College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, 8 May. This event is free and open to all VNs and SVNs. Register here: ow.ly/QbqO50R4nWj