VSSCo Award – Educational Bursary for N.I. Veterinary Practitioners to further expertise in any field of clinical veterinary science – £2000 Annual Award.
If you would like to find out more about the award click here!
If you would like to download a Word version of the application form click here!
DAERA are preparing to implement changes to the administration of the EU Pet Passport Scheme with effect from Monday 7 January 2019. To assist with the preparations for this change, eligible Veterinary Practices in Northern Ireland, i.e. those with an Authorised Veterinary Inspector (AVI) approved for certification of Pets are now being invited to apply to DAERA to register their intention to continue to supply Pet Passports. Your practice should receive a letter this week outlining the process and what you have to do to ensure that your practice is involved. The deadline for responses is 16 November 2018. If no response is received by this date, it will be assumed that your practice does not wish to participate in this scheme.
If you believe you are eligible and don’t receive or can’t find your letter, drop [email protected] a line as soon as possible.
What a fantastic AVSPNI Autumn Conference guest SPVS President, Peter Brown, is proving to be! He’s raising funds for our very own Vet Support Northern Ireland by climbing Slieve Donard (and a host of other peaks too). Peter says “You may have heard that during the summer I have been climbing peaks in Great Britain, from Brown Willy in Cornwall to Ben Nevis in Scotland, to raise money for Vetlife, and I am looking forward to concluding my President’s Peaks by climbing Slieve Donard on Friday 12th October. On this occasion I’d like to raise money for Vet Support NI. It is so encouraging to see this recent initiative, supporting the wellbeing of the profession in Northern Ireland, and I’m sure you’d like to join me in supporting such a worthwhile cause.”
Peter is being accompanied by AVSPNI president Phil Walsh and a handful of other intrepid NI vets. You can sponsor them via the Just Giving crowdfunding page set up for this purpose.
What a fantastic AVSPNI Autumn Conference guest SPVS President, Peter Brown, is proving to be! He’s raising funds for our very own Vet Support Northern Ireland by climbing Slieve Donard (and a host of other peaks too). Peter says “You may have heard that during the summer I have been climbing peaks in Great Britain, from Brown Willy in Cornwall to Ben Nevis in Scotland, to raise money for Vetlife, and I am looking forward to concluding my President’s Peaks by climbing Slieve Donard on Friday 12th October. On this occasion I’d like to raise money for Vet Support NI. It is so encouraging to see this recent initiative, supporting the wellbeing of the profession in Northern Ireland, and I’m sure you’d like to join me in supporting such a worthwhile cause.”
Peter is being accompanied by AVSPNI president Phil Walsh and a handful of other intrepid NI vets. You can sponsor them via the Just Giving crowdfunding page set up for this purpose.
Sue Dyson and Esther Skelly-Smith will be lecturing on the topic ‘Lameness problems in the Horse Let’s get down to the detail! What more can we do?
Sue is a world-renowned expert in equine orthopaedics, with a particular interest in lameness and poor performance in sports horses. Sue has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of performance problems in horses from all disciplines. She is highly skilled in the diagnosis of both subtle and complex lameness cases. She is also an expert in diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasonography, scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging.
Dr Esther Skelly-Smith launched Shanaghan Veterinary Services in 2017 which is Northern Ireland’s first equine veterinary referral service dedicated to providing an integrated approach to the veterinary treatment and care of horses. This includes veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, equine dentistry, chronic pain management, rehabilitation and laser therapy
Let all your equine vets know about this meeting and share this news!!
The full day of top quality CPD will be at a discounted rate for AVSPNI Members/AIRCVS members/Veterinary Ireland Members/BHS Members. For more information on how to book and the days programme Click Here!
Sue Dyson and Esther Skelly-Smith will be lecturing on the topic ‘Lameness problems in the Horse Let’s get down to the detail! What more can we do?
Sue is a world-renowned expert in equine orthopaedics, with a particular interest in lameness and poor performance in sports horses. Sue has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of performance problems in horses from all disciplines. She is highly skilled in the diagnosis of both subtle and complex lameness cases. She is also an expert in diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasonography, scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging.
Dr Esther Skelly-Smith launched Shanaghan Veterinary Services in 2017 which is Northern Ireland’s first equine veterinary referral service dedicated to providing an integrated approach to the veterinary treatment and care of horses. This includes veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, equine dentistry, chronic pain management, rehabilitation and laser therapy
Let all your equine vets know about this meeting and share this news!!
The full day of top quality CPD will be at a discounted rate for AVSPNI Members/AIRCVS members/Veterinary Ireland Members/BHS Members. For more information on how to book and the days programme Click Here!
One of Northern Irelands homegrown vets, Simon Doherty was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2018/2019.
“It is a real honour to have been charged with the presidency of BVA at a time when it is critical for the association to provide a strong voice for vets. We are a relatively small profession, but the association has a growing membership who are becoming increasingly engaged due to cross-cutting concerns around issues such as workforce capacity and capability. However, it’s also an exciting time when many vets are exploring the diversity of available career paths, novel working patterns and the opportunities afforded through leadership and innovation.”
To read the full BVA article Click Here!
DONT MISS OUT on the great savings available if you book your place before 25th September. If you are a AVSPNI member you can get lecture registration for the whole weekend for only £160!
AVSPNI autumn conference will be held on 12th – 14th October this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Mourne mountains at the Slieve Donard Hotel, with stunning views from your hotel rooms and lecture rooms overlooking the sea. This is one conference not to be missed! Aside from the great CPD, the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle Co. Down has a stunning interior, exceptional food and the most amazing staff which will make you not want to leave! There is an award winning spa also and you will have the opportunity to relax when you are not enjoying the fantastic lecture programme we have lined up for you. Click the link below to see the lecture programme, if you would like to join us, please fill in the registration form and return to mailto:[email protected] EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 18TH SEPTEMBER!
NI vets – please encourage all your horse clients to complete a
survey of the equine sector which can be found here:
https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/…/north…/consult_view/
Anyone (including yourselves) involved with horses or donkeys, either directly or indirectly, should complete the survey.
Respondents are ask to self-identify themselves as fitting one of the following categories:
· Recreational Rider
· Competitor
· Owner
· Breeder
· Thoroughbred Trainer (including point to point)
· Someone who works directly with horses(e.g. groom/instructor)
· Someone who works in the ancillary sector (e.g. sales rep/vet/marketing/therapist)
· Volunteer (e.g. in organising events)
You then work through a short series of questions particular to your category.
The survey is completely anonymous and vital to any plans for growth and development within the sector.
The poster shown here is available from DAERA for you to print and display in your surgery, or contact VetNI and we’ll e-mail you the PDF.
