July December 2016 programme. High-quality, low-cost clinical and non-clinical CPD PROGRAMME SPONSORED BY

July December 2016 programme High-quality, low-cost clinical and non-clinical CPD PROGRAMME SPONSORED BY

bva cpd JULY DECEMBER programme 2016 BVA CPD 2016 Top speakers All of our speakers are recognised experts in their fields who will give practical tips you can implement immediately. Great savings Book 3 courses for the price of 2 * The same person doesn t need to attend all courses, but the delegates must all be BVA members and work together. Early bird booking Additional savings for bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course. Blended learning All of our courses have a pre-event questionnaire to ensure the course content is tailored to your learning objectives. You will also receive related reading prior to the course, and post-course support which puts you in touch with your speaker and fellow delegates. *Book 3 courses for the price of 2 This offer is only valid for BVA members. All three courses must be booked at the same time. The cheapest course will be free. A practice may book using the offer and send a different member of their team to each course. This offer is only valid for BVA 2016 CPD courses and excludes media training courses and any webinars. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer relating to BVA CPD. 2 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME

Contents Companion animal courses 4 9 Farm animal courses 11 12 Equine courses 14 15 Non-clinical courses 17 19 bva cpd JULY DECEMBER programme 2016 BVA CPD partners 21 26 Find out more about our courses at www.bva.co.uk/events Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 3

companion animal courses TUE 5 july Making the best of a bad heart applying the evidence in primary care practice ww Adrian Boswood MA VetMB MRCVS DVC DipECVIM-CA, Professor of Veterinary Cardiology, Royal Veterinary College Novotel Manchester West, Manchester 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Cardiology / Diagnosis / Treatment This will be an interactive cardiology course, focusing on the diagnosis and management of common cardiac diseases in first opinion small animal practice. The day will begin with an overview of the diagnostic tests available and their relative merits. Following this introduction, an interactive approach will be used to highlight and discuss many of the key dilemmas you will face managing common cardiovascular diseases in dogs and cats. The intention is to demonstrate what can be achieved by a well-informed first opinion practitioner rather than illustrate what can be done in a referral setting. The course content will be informed by recent research findings, but will concentrate on the value of simple procedures such as home monitoring, physical examination, blood tests, radiography and basic echocardiography. Specific case examples will be used to illustrate the decision making processes involved in case management. Five things you will learn: How to target the use of diagnostic tests by asking specific questions How to stage heart disease patients and recognise those at higher risk of complications How to recognise indications for therapeutic interventions and apply evidence-based medicine How to effectively manage canine and feline patients with the most commonly acquired cardiac diseases encountered in first opinion practice How to set realistic therapeutic aims and monitor whether or not these have been achieved kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 4 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

WED 14 september Problem paws and ears everyday dermatology scenarios ww Peter Forsythe BVM&S DVD MRCVS, Veterinary Dermatologist, The Dermatology Referral Service Novotel Manchester West, Manchester 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Cytology / Otitis externa / Pododermatitis The aim of this course is to give you a practical approach to two of the most common dermatology presentations: otitis externa and pododermatitis. companion animal courses We will explore the causes, how to make an accurate diagnosis and how good management can prevent progression to chronic disease. There will be a focus on the use of cytology for the diagnosis and management of these diseases. Discussion of case presentations will be used throughout. Five things you will learn: The causes of inflammation in otitis externa How to prevent chronic otitis externa The importance of cytology in the diagnostic work up How pododermatitis can be complex and multifactorial Managing common causes of pododermatitis kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 5

companion animal courses TUE 4 october Top ophthalmology mistakes and how to avoid them ww David Gould BSc(Hons) BVM&S PhD DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Director, Davies Veterinary Specialists BVA, London 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Corneal / Ulcer / Treatment Does topical serum help in the treatment of corneal ulcers? Do corneal repair drops really work? What topical antibiotics and antivirals should we be using? Is it ever appropriate to place a third eyelid flap, and if so, when? How do you distinguish keratitis from corneal oedema? This course will cover some of the most common ophthalmology myths and misunderstandings encountered in general practice, with the aim of improving your confidence and ability in the work up and treatment of ophthalmic cases. Five things you will learn: Which topical antibiotics and antivirals to use How to distinguish keratitis from corneal oedema Work-up and treatment of non-healing corneal ulcers When to place a third eyelid flap How to treat corneal ulcers in brachycephalic dogs kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 6 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

TUE 25 october Complex problems in brachycephalic dogs to cut or not to cut? ww Gert ter Haar DVM PhD DECVS MRCVS, Senior Lecturer Soft Tissue Surgery, Royal Veterinary College and Head of the ENT, Brachycephaly and Audiology Clinics BVA, London 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Interactive / Practical / Brachycephaly companion animal courses This course will consist of four interactive lectures on brachycephaly-related problems of the head, neck, and thorax. All aspects of airway abnormalities will be discussed such as stenotic nares, increased mucosal contact points, nasopharyngeal turbinate protrusion, pharyngeal hypoplasia and overlong soft palate, laryngeal hypoplasia and collapse, and tracheal collapse. You will receive a detailed overview of specific brachycephaly-related ear problems, including narrow and stenotic ear canals, tympanic bulla hypoplasia, middle ear effusion, and hearing loss, and we ll look at surgical solutions, such as total ear canal ablation. Otitis externa and skin fold problems of the head will be reviewed as well. In addition we ll review the etiology, diagnostic work up and treatment options for regurgitation in brachycephalic dogs, especially in French Bulldogs, including surgery for hiatal hernia. Finally, acute and chronic lung lobe torsion in the Pug and lung lobectomy for lung lobe torsion will be discussed. Each lecture will be followed by an interactive discussion. Five things you will learn: How to recognise all brachycephaly-related problems How to prevent complications after anaesthesia When to cut and how to cut The importance of client education Ways to improve welfare for brachycephalic dogs Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 7

companion animal courses TUE 8 november In-house cytology improving your interpretations ww Clare M Knottenbelt BVSc MSc DSAM MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Medicine and Oncology, University of Glasgow and Ronnie Barron, Laboratory Manager, University of Glasgow BVA, London 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Interactive / Cytological interpretation / Haematology interpretation This interactive course will provide you with the knowledge and skills for smear assessment and help you hone your skills in haematological and cytological interpretations. The use of in-house laboratory equipment has transformed veterinary practice. Although haematology analysers can now provide you with a wealth of important parameters it is well recognised that smear assessment is essential. Cytological interpretation can be challenging and it is essential that you have the skills required to interpret smears in-house and to critique the results of external submissions. The course is open to all levels of practitioner wanting either to revise or further develop their skills in this area. Five things you will learn: The limitations of in-house analysis How to use a blood smear to help interpret your analyser s findings How to perform cytological interpretations in-house Realistic expectations for external submissions How to use case Studies to help learning kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 8 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

WED 7 december Canine GI disease without an endoscope ww Ed Hall MA VetMB PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, University of Bristol Novotel Manchester West, Manchester 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Vomiting / Diarrhoea / Regurgitation Vomiting and diarrhoea are common reasons for dogs to be presented to veterinary practices. This course will focus on a pragmatic, cost-effective approach to diagnosing and managing these problems. companion animal courses Illustrated with real cases, this course will focus on the common canine GI problems of acute gastroenteritis, haematemesis, and chronic diarrhoea. The value of specific tests and the role of empirical treatment in the diagnosis and management of these problems will be discussed, and whether intestinal biopsy is required in order to manage inflammatory bowel disease will be debated. Five things you will learn: How to manage oesophageal diseases The rationale for using anti-emetics and gastroprotectants What a positive Campylobacter culture means Diagnosis and management of IBD When to use empirical treatment in GI disease kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 9

BVA MEMBERS SAVE 15% ON THEIR TICKET TO THE LONDON VET SHOW www.bva.co.uk/londonvetshow To book your place call Chris Jesson on 024 7671 9687, or email lvs@closerstillmedia.com Exclusive offer from Elsevier 25% discount* to all BVA members Free delivery for UK members Brinker, Piermattei and Flo s Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair 5th Edition Stay ahead of the rising demand for orthopedic surgery in veterinary practice with this most trusted handbook for small animal orthopedics. This handbook is the expert reference you need to successfully understand, diagnose, and treat the wide variety of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals Kirk s Current Veterinary Therapy XV 1st Edition Written by today s leading experts, Kirk s Current Veterinary Therapy, Volume XV keeps you completely current with the latest in disease management for dogs and cats 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 review) From Amazon.co.uk Large Animal Internal Medicine 5th Edition Large Animal Internal Medicine features a problem-based approach to the diagnosis and management of disease in horses, cattle, sheep, and goats *offer applies to all Elsevier veterinary books and ebooks Visit www.bva.co.uk/elsevier to get your discount today! 10

THU 14 JUly Pragmatic tips on post mortem exams, and on farm health and safety ww Philippa Mills CMIOSH, Health & Safety Consultant, NFU Mutual Risk Management Services Ltd and David Harwood BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Consultant, formerly Veterinary Investigation Officer, APHA BVA, London farm animal courses 10.00 17.00 (( Keywords: Interactive / Pathology / Safety The first part of this course will look at farm health and safety. Designed for veterinary practices and employees within the practice, it will outline the importance of managing health and safety and covers legislation, risk assessments and workplace hazards. The second part of this course will show you how to perform a farm animal post mortem examination efficiently and safely. It will outline the decision process when contemplating a post mortem examination and the preliminary information required. The post mortem approach will then be explained, including sampling and recording. Some common pathological presentations will be described, including case discussions. It will also cover health and safety considerations, including zoonotic risks. Five things you will learn: The importance of managing health and safety How to perform risk assessments on the farm How to improve your post mortem skills How to recognise common pathology presentations The importance of case discussion Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 11

farm animal courses TUE 6 september Dairy foot health prioritising skills and actions ww Dr Nick Bell MA VetMB PhD PGCert(Vet Ed) FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Veterinary Livestock Extension, Royal Veterinary College Colliton Barton Training Centre, Honiton 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Evidence-based / Practical / Client motivation This practical course is aimed at mixed and farm veterinary practitioners who treat lame dairy cows. It will provide you with advice on how to tackle this complex and costly problem and will introduce technical details supporting the stages of the Healthy Feet Programme. The course will start with a discussion about trimming methods, faults and the latest evidence for effective treatment protocols. Slaughterhouse-specimen feet will be available with a range of foot lesions for discussion and treatment demonstration, and you will have a chance to practice on these specimens using a grinder. The course will conclude by reviewing approaches to forming a herd-level diagnosis using records and more in-depth investigations. A commercial farm with a range of features and facilities will be assessed for plausible risks. The session will finish with a costing exercise, with proven strategies for motivating your client. Five things you will learn: How to improve lameness diagnostics How to identify correct and harmful trimming methods How to improve cure rates The most effective lesion control strategies How to motivate your client kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 250 Member standard price 280 Non-member early bird price * 370 Non-member standard price 430 12 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

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Equine courses THU 27 October Coping with equine head cases ww Henry Tremaine BVetMed MPhil Cert ES DipECVS DipEVDC MRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Senior Lecturer, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol Engineers House, Bristol 10.00 16.30 (( Keywords: Informative / Interesting / Relevant This course is aimed at the equine or mixed practitioner who might be faced with equine patients with emergencies involving the head, or chronic diseases which are resistant to treatment. During the course we will look at emergencies involving the equine head and eyes, managing trauma to the head, and common dental diseases. We will also look at diagnostic imaging of the head and some practice-based treatments. The course will cover triaging and clear decision making, diagnostic techniques, field techniques, and criteria to identify the complicated case appropriate for referral. Five things you will learn: How to approach an investigation of head disease How to recognise common diseases How to select useful diagnostic aids How to take and interpret standard head radiographs Current treatment options for the most common diseases Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 14 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

TUE 29 november Practical diagnostic analgesia in the investigation of equine lameness ww Jane Boswell MA VetMB CertVA CertES(Orth) DiplECVS MRCVS RCVS and ECVS Specialist in Equine Surgery, Partner and Surgeon at the Liphook Equine Hospital and Kate Granshaw BVetMed(Hons) CertAVP(EM,ESOrth) MRCVS, Partner, Lingfield Equine Vets Equine courses Green Counties Vets, Felbridge 10.00 16.15 (( Keywords: Equine / Lameness / Diagnostic analgesia This practical course is designed for recent graduates or practitioners in mixed practice who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of how to approach the work up of a lame horse, and how diagnostic analgesic techniques may be used as part of the examination. The course will combine lectures about diagnostic anaesthetic strategies and how to interpret nerve and joint block results. We ll also look at how to approach the horse with a multi-limb lameness. During the practical element of the course you will get an opportunity to practise nerve blocks and intra-articular and intra-synovial injection techniques from different approaches. Five things you will learn: How to recognise lameness How to approach the investigation of the lame horse How to interpret the results of nerve blocks and intra-synovial analgesia How to approach investigation of the horse with multi-limb lameness You will also practise nerve blocks and intra-synovial injection techniques on cadaver limbs kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 250 Member standard price 280 Non-member early bird price * 370 Non-member standard price 430 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 15

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FRI 30 september Media training ww Rosie Goldsmith and Max Easterman, Experienced journalists, First Take BVA, London 09.30 17.30 (( Keywords: Interviews / Media communications / Tailored non-clinical courses The BVA Media training course lets you learn and practise techniques for handling TV, radio and print media interviews effectively. The skills you learn can also be applied to other interview situations and public speaking. Suitable for beginners as well as those who wish to refresh their media communication skills, this is an intensely practical course which is run by highly experienced journalists well-versed in radio, TV and the print media. The subject matter will be tailored to suit your individual needs and your particular area of expertise. MAXIMUM OF SIX PEOPLE PER COURSE Five things you will learn: An introduction to the media and what journalists expect from interviewees Developing and using key messages in interviews Understanding and enhancing your own presentation style Understanding key techniques to take control of interviews Individual TV, radio and print interviews to put into practice the principles learned during the day Member standard price 450 Non-member standard price 590 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 17

non-clinical courses TUE 18 october The new Practice Standards Scheme making a start on awards Part 2 ww Pam Mosedale BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Adviser and Assessor Coordinator, RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and Adam Auckburally BVSc CVA DECVAA MRCVS FHEA European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow BVA, London 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Practical / Innovative / Useful The RCVS Practice Standard Scheme Awards were launched in November 2015. They focus on the impact of actions, behaviours and outcomes of the work undertaken within the practice. This course aims to help practices achieve the Awards in Patient Consultation Service, In Patient Service and Diagnostic Service Awards for Small Animal Practices. During the course we will explore how you can use the PSS scheme as a framework to engage team members in improving your practice for the benefit of the practice team, clients and patients. Five things you will learn: The evolution and structure of the new Practice Standards Scheme How the new Awards and modules work Tips to get the whole practice team involved How to put systems of work and behaviours in place The details of the Patient Consultation Service, In Patient Service and Diagnostic Service Awards kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 18 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

FRI 2 december Positive performance how to create a motivated team ww Carol Carpenter, Managing Director, Carol Carpenter Training Ltd BVA, London 10.00 16.00 (( Keywords: Energising / Pragmatic / Enjoyable non-clinical courses Creating high performing and motivated teams relies on the leader s ability to do two things demonstrate a positive leadership style, and create a motivational environment for others to perform in. This course will start by getting you to reflect on your own leadership approach and to consider how you lead by example and display positive behaviours. Inevitably managing others is always easier when we are feeling in control and positive, so the course will also give you the opportunity to explore effective ways to manage your own motivation and stress. The second part of the course will explore ways to ensure your own team are motivated and performing to the best of their ability and in line with your expectations. Five things you will learn: How to demonstrate emotional intelligence and be a positive role model How to create a motivational environment for others at work Why stress matters and the link to performance Techniques to manage your team A framework to use to create high performing teams kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price * 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price * 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events 19

BVA CPD partners RVC Recorded Webinar Plus BVA members on a career break, or in their first to third year after graduation, can access selected RVC Recorded Webinar Plus courses for 125 per webinar, 74 less than the standard price. bva cpd partners The RVC Recorded Webinar Plus courses are designed to refresh, broaden and deepen your clinical skills. The series is based on courses that have run live in previous years where the tutors are happy that the content is still up to date and relevant. They are not tutor moderated. Instead, a set of FAQs is available for each course which represent the questions and concerns previous participants have had, and the tutors responses. After purchasing one of the RVC Recorded Webinar Plus courses, you have four weeks access to the content and can view and engage with the material at times that suit your schedule. Each webinar is worth up to 12 CPD hours. Each RVC Recorded Webinar Plus course includes four two-hour webinars, relevant reading material, slides and self-assessment exercises. Members eligible for the discount should visit www. bva.co.uk/rvc and log in to their account in order to access the booking form. e www.bva.co.uk/rvc Courses include: < < Chronic kidney disease in cats and dogs Key areas Kidney disease in cats and dogs what s the difference? I can feel it in my waters! Making a diagnosis of CKD Managing CKD is it just about the diet? Opening the sieve glomerular disease and how to treat it < < Very practical for general practice Eligible BVA members pay 125 per RVC Recorded Webinar Plus course, 74 less than the standard price. 74 OFF Book online at www.bva.co.uk/rvc 21

bva cpd partners < < Dermatology essentials online Key areas Diagnostic techniques in dermatology Diagnosis and management of pyoderma and malassezia dermatitis Diagnosis and management of allergic skin disease Diagnosis and management of otitis The dermatology online course was excellent, really useful for clinical practice < < Diagnosis and management of hepatobiliary disorders online Key areas Hepatic and pancreatic disease how much can clinical pathology really tell you? Approach to diagnosis and management of hepatobiliary disease Common canine and feline hepatobiliary diseases Update on diagnosis and management of pancreatitis in dogs and cats I can honestly say it has completely changed my approach to cases of this nature. Suddenly everything is clear, and I have a methodical approach up my sleeve together with a renewed interest in veterinary medicine < < Endocrine essentials online Key areas Diabetes fundamentals managing the uncomplicated diabetic The complicated diabetic managing ketoacidosis and patients with concurrent disease Diagnosis and management hyperadrenocorticism avoiding the traps Diagnosis and management of hypoadrenocorticism recognising atypical cases and optimising long term management Very practical and relevant Eligible BVA members pay 125 per RVC Recorded Webinar Plus course, 74 less than the standard price. 74 OFF 22 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME

< < Essentials of GI disorders online Key areas Logical approach to vomiting, diarrhoea and weight loss Understanding inflammatory bowel disease pathophysiology and diagnosis Understanding inflammatory bowel disease management and prognosis Clinical relevance of gut bacteria in health and disease Great lectures and the ability to replay and listen to detailed areas again was appreciated bva cpd partners < < Farm animal therapeutics online Key areas Clinical pharmacology and the prudent use of medicines Fluid therapy Anaesthesia and analgesia Antimicrobials This was a good collection of all topics, strengthened some current practices and gave new useful ideas for the future < < Feline cardiology online Key areas Overview of feline heart disease The cat with congestive heart failure The asymptomatic cat with heart disease Arterial thromboembolism and other dire consequences of heart disease More confident in feline cardiology after undertaking this course Eligible BVA members pay 125 per RVC Recorded Webinar Plus course, 74 less than the standard price. 74 OFF Book online at www.bva.co.uk/rvc 23

bva cpd partners < < Lameness in the cat and dog Key areas Defining the problem Thoracic limb lameness Pelvic limb lameness The lame cat Generally excellent coverage of subject matter and right level < < Orthopaedic essentials online management of fractures Key areas The principles of fracture fixation understanding the basics External skeletal fixation Internal fixation Tricky cases and when things go wrong avoiding disasters, and how to manage them when they happen The orthopaedic course online was great and very helpful in daily practice Eligible BVA members pay 125 per RVC Recorded Webinar Plus course, 74 less than the standard price. 74 OFF Discounted RVC webinars for YVN members BVA Young Vet Network members (up to eight years qualified) can access an extensive library of RVC recorded webinars for only 15 per webinar, 50% less than the standard price. e www.bva.co.uk/rvc 24 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME

Are you a busy vet struggling to meet your CPD targets? The Webinar Vet s online presentations offer you a stress free way of achieving CPD that s interactive, convenient and fantastic value. We excel at providing practical, topical and varied CPD for busy vets and veterinary practices. With The Webinar Vet you don t just follow an online course, you listen to live audio visual lectures by expert presenters. With at least 40 Thursday evening webinar broadcasts a year plus access to over 400 hours of archive material, you can easily achieve your annual CPD requirements from the comfort of your own home! The benefits of Platinum Membership No travelling to and from a venue and getting home late No expenses for fuel, food or entertaining No time wasted out of your practice No need for a locum to cover your absence No stress Thursday evening webinar invites, at least 40 a year, meaning you can complete all your CPD via The Webinar Vet Full access to Platinum webinar archive of over 400 hours meaning all your CPD hours are in just one place Monthly newsletter and a CPD CD to listen to in the car that you can refer back to time and again Our CPD tracker tracks your CPD hours automatically, all ready to send to the RCVS Priority notice and heavily discounted rates, for our Expertise Series and Virtual Congresses so you never miss any of our events 50% discount for BVA members on our Platinum Membership Monthly membership +VAT 150 75 Annual membership +VAT 1,500 750 (pay for only 10 months) Call us on 0151 324 0580 or visit www.thewebinarvet.com/bvacpd 25

bva cpd partners The Webinar Vet 50% off platinum membership Full access to an archive with over 400 hours of recorded webinars Monthly CD to listen to in the car Thursday evening webinar invites CPD tracker Extra discounts for Recent graduate members up to three years qualified Practices with two or more members joining Students members BVA member rates Monthly membership for members 75 plus VAT per month or 750 plus VAT per year Monthly membership for recent graduates 30 plus VAT per month or 300 plus VAT per year Monthly membership for student members 12 plus VAT per month Free membership for final-year student members e www.bva.co.uk/webinar 26 BVA CPD JULY DECEMBER 2016 PROGRAMME

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Membership categories Please select rate Standard Monthly Yearly Main 25.50 306 Associate 25.50 306 Young Vet Network Monthly Yearly 1st and 2nd year after graduation 8.50 102 3rd and 4th year after graduation 12.75 153 5th and 6th year after graduation 17.00 204 7th and 8th year after graduation 21.25 255 Reduced fees Monthly Yearly Retired 12.75 153 Please select rate Other Monthly Yearly Joint (co-habiting) 35.50 426 Student 3.50 42 Group membership Monthly Yearly Entry rate (1 5 members) 66.25 795 Price per head for member 6 25 13.25 159 Price per head for member 26 50 11.00 132 Price per head for member 51 plus 8.75 105 Parental leave/career break 12.75 153 Salary below 21k 12.75 153 Post-graduate student 12.75 153 Payment method I enclose a cheque for...made payable to BVA Please debit from my Visa/MasterCard/Maestro card Card number Start date (if present) Expiry date Issue (Maestro) Security code I have completed the direct debit instruction below (UK banks only) Instruction to your bank or building society to pay direct debits name of bank or building society: branch address: name of account Holder(s): signed: date: bva member number (For office use only): sort code: a/c number: PAyMeNT FreQUeNCy monthly Quarterly annually SUN990582 Please pay BVA direct debits from the account detailed on this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain with BVA and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my bank/building society. Group membership BVA group membership is now open to everyone. Groups with up to fi ve members of staff pay 795. For groups with more than fi ve members there is a price per head for each member with discounted pricing available for groups of 26 50 and then for 51 and above. All veterinary medicine degree holders within a group must join as part of the scheme. Including support staff is optional. Student membership Please note that some universities provide varying levels of subsidy for their students BVA membership. Income tax relief on your BVA membership save up to 40% BVA is recognised as an approved body by the HM Revenue and Customs, which means that our annual membership subscription can be off set as an allowable taxable expense. A higher-rate tax payer will save 40% on the BVA s membership subscription, and a basic-rate tax payer 20%. For more information visit www.bva.co.uk/join Further information If you would like further information then please contact the BVA s membership department on 020 7908 6350 or membership@bva.co.uk 30

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Best CPD I have done in a while! The ultimate sugar rush updates on canine and feline diabetes, February 2016 A fantastic speaker. Engaging, entertaining and very knowledgeable Gaining confidence with goat and pig patients, March 2016 Lots of information, approachable, helpful. Really good and enjoyable Rabbit general medicine What s up Doc?, March 2016 British Veterinary Association 7 Mansfield Street London W1G 9NQ Tel: 020 7636 6541 Email: bvahq@bva.co.uk Web: www.bva.co.uk @BritishVets BritishVeterinaryAssociation /BritishVets Copyright 2016 British Veterinary Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the publisher. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be made to BVA at the above address.