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bva cpd spring / summer 2015 BVA CPD 2015 Top speakers All of our speakers are recognised experts in their fields who will give practical tips you can implement immediately. Great savings New for 2015: Book three courses for the price of two* The same person doesn t need to attend all courses, but the delegates must all be BVA members and work together. Price freeze for BVA members We ve frozen member prices for our 2015 courses. Early bird booking Additional savings for bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course. Blended learning All 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 three courses for the price of two 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 2015 CPD courses and excludes media training, our two-part leadership course and any webinars. 2 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME
Contents Companion animal courses 4 9 Farm animal courses 11 13 bva cpd spring / summer 2015 Equine courses 15 17 Non-clinical courses 18 21 BVA CPD partners 22 26 Find out more about our courses at www.bva.co.uk/events Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 3
companion animal courses THU 5 February Coping with common surgical emergencies Dan Brockman BVSc CertVR CertSAO DipACVS DipECVS, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, RVC Novotel, Manchester 10.00 16.00 keywords: Assessment Stabilisation Gastrointestinal This course is aimed at the skilled practitioner who is involved in emergency clinical work. Using the gastrointestinal emergency scenario as a platform to describe initial patient assessment and stabilisation, this one day course will expand to provide further detail on the emergency management of intestinal obstruction, gastric dilation-volvulus, obstructive uropathy and airway emergencies. The small group size will facilitate an informal learning atmosphere that will encourage full participation of the delegates in discussions about their previous experiences and how they have reflected upon what they have experienced and how that has influenced their current practices. Five things you will learn: The importance of accurate patient assessment and stabilisation The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to gastric and small intestinal emergencies The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to obstruction of the urinary tract The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to respiratory emergencies The importance of carefully thought out decision-making algorithms and goal-driven therapy Excellent course, excellent speaker 2014 delegate Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 4 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.
TUE 17 February Feathers in practice the essentials all clinicians need to know Neil Forbes BVetMed Dip ECZM(avian) FRCVS, RCVS and EU Recognised Specialist in Avian Medicine, Head of Exotics Service, Vets Now Referrals BVA, London 10.00 16.00 keywords: Anaesthesia Radiography Therapeutics companion animal courses This course will focus on avian patients commonly presented in general practice, principally parrots, cockatiels and budgerigars. You will be instructed on pre-consultation preparation, visual assessment and detailed clerking techniques. The need for a systematic approach to a physical assessment will also be covered. We will discuss the use of sedation and anaesthesia in birds to reduce the stress of the ongoing procedure. Options for in-house or use of external specialised exotic animal diagnostic laboratories will be discussed, and you will learn initial basic in-house techniques. You will learn about normal and pathological avian radiological findings as well as therapeutics, including administration options for veterinary professionals and owners. The day will close with a session on the behavioural and welfare needs of caged pet birds. Five things you will learn: How to visually assess, handle and physically examine sick birds in practice How to sedate and anaesthetise pet birds How to collect and interpret clinical pathology samples, create and administer treatment plans How to take and interpret avian radiographs To understand the behavioural and welfare needs of pet birds Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 5
companion animal courses TUE 3 march Effective anaesthesia and management of high-risk patients Professor Derek Flaherty BVMS DVA DipECVAA MRCA MRCVS FHEA, Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, University of Glasgow BVA, London 10.00 16.00 keywords: Anaesthesia High-risk Cardiopulmonary resuscitation This course will help you recognise and prevent factors that contribute to anaesthetic mortality in dogs and cats. The day will cover important techniques for high risk general anaesthesia patients (for example, haemodynamic or respiratory instability), and the current recommendations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We will close with an interactive case discussion session. Five things you will learn: To appreciate the factors contributing to anaesthetic mortality in small animals How to safely anaesthetise dogs and cats with haemodynamic instability How to safely anaesthetise dogs and cats with respiratory compromise How to manage cardiopulmonary arrest in dogs and cats How concurrent drug therapy and pre-existing pathology may affect management of anaesthesia Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 6 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.
THU 14 may Thoracic radiography and radiology for practitioners Ruth Dennis MA VetMB DVR DipECVDI MRCVS, Head of the Diagnostic Imaging Unit, Animal Health Trust BVA, London 10.00 16.00 keywords: Thoracic radiography Film reading Interpretation companion animal courses Thoracic radiography is a mainstay of imaging in small animal practice, both for diagnosis and for ruling out certain diseases such as metastases. However, the wide range of patients encountered and the need to avoid manual restraint whenever possible pose challenges in the acquisition of suitable images. This course will show how diagnostic thoracic radiographs can be acquired in a variety of circumstances and how to identify potentially confusing incidental findings. Separate sessions on the lungs, heart, pleural space, mediastinum and thoracic wall will cover a wide range of disease processes encountered in small animal practice, some familiar and others less so. A logical approach to interpretation will be emphasised. The lectures will be followed by a film reading session to allow delegates to put their newly-enhanced interpretative skills to the test. Five things you will learn: How to obtain high-quality, diagnostic thoracic radiographs How to recognise incidental variants and artefacts How to approach interpretation of thoracic radiographs in a logical, step-by-step fashion How to recognise key radiographic features of a large number of thoracic diseases How to identify the limitations of radiography and plan appropriate further tests Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 7
companion animal courses THU 21 may A case-based approach to common canine cancers Jenny Helm BVMS Cert SAM Dip-ECVIM CA MRCVS FHEA, Clinician in Oncology, University of Glasgow Novotel, Manchester 10.00 16.00 keywords: Oncology Cancer Case-based Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in veterinary patients, and skills in appropriate cancer diagnosis and management are essential for all veterinarians working in small animal practice. The prevalence of cancer is increasing; partly due to the fact that our patients are living longer, but also due to the increased ability to diagnose neoplasia, and increased owner awareness and expectations. Alongside this, huge advances have been made in treatments, meaning that new and exciting therapies are becoming available in both referral and first opinion veterinary practices. The day will begin with diagnostic strategies, then continue with staging, treatment and prognosis. We will also cover a selection of common tumour types with case studies. Given that cancer often affects our aged geriatric dogs, the course will also cover the management of concurrent disease through a case-based approach. Five things you will learn: What is meant by staging and how this is best achieved The benefits of taking fine needle aspirates and a brief overview of interpretation Which is the best approach to making a diagnosis (incisional and excisional biopsy techniques) Management and prognosis of common canine cancers To balance the management of cancer and co-morbidities when they exist Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 8 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.
WED 10 june A practical approach to rabbit medicine Brigitte Lord BVetMed(Hons) CertZooMed MRCVS, Lecturer in Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, University of Edinburgh BVA, London 10.00 16.00 keywords: Rabbits Common conditions Anorexia companion animal courses The day will start with a general approach to perioperative rabbit patients and will progress to more specific, challenging topics including: how to evaluate signs of pain in a rabbit when conscious and anaesthetised; the selection and construction of appropriate sedation, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols for common conditions and procedures; clinical evaluation and management of rabbits with common conditions including dental and urinary diseases; and the management of anorexia and gut stasis. Five things you will learn: The principles of how to carry out assessment and management of the perioperative rabbit patient How to evaluate the rabbit for signs of pain when conscious and anaesthetised How to select and construct appropriate sedation and anaesthetic, and analgesic protocols, for common conditions and procedures Understand principles of how to carry out clinical evaluation and management of rabbits with common conditions including dental and urinary conditions Formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan for a rabbit with anorexia and gut stasis It was an excellent day, very informative, well organised speaker was excellent and kept my attention throughout 2014 delegate kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 9
BVA guide to planning for your last 10 years in practice BVA guide to planning for your last 10 years in practice Contains in-depth information and advice regarding retirement, including financial planning, guidance for partners and practice owners and practical tips for adjusting to retired life. Available to purchase from the BVA Shop Members 25 Non-members 50 www.bva.co.uk/shop Price includes postage. Guide is non-vatable. First edition The guide gave me the confidence to negotiate a reduced working week and retain my partnership which I thought was impossible. I am much happier with a better work/life balance now. BVA member 10
THU 29 january Youngstock health and management Dr Tim Potter BVetMed PhD MRCVS, Lecturer in Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Surrey Warnham 10.00 16.00 keywords: Milk feeding Weaning Health planning farm animal courses This course will cover the key areas that are essential to ensuring optimum youngstock health and management. Through lectures and practical sessions you will receive up to date information on the key health issues in youngstock management and how to effectively manage them on farm. The course will cover nutrition of the young calf and how to trouble-shoot problems in this area, looking not just at colostrum, but also the management of milk feeding and then the weaning process. An on-farm practical session will look at how best to approach the investigation of disease and management issues and also how to assess the environment. Throughout the course you will be given advice on how to engage with your clients on the topic of youngstock health and management, with a strong emphasis on health planning, performance monitoring and benchmarking. Five things you will learn: The key areas to concentrate on to manage youngstock health effectively Updates on current and emerging health issues and how to manage and prevent them How to monitor and benchmark performance A practical approach to building design and environmental management How to engage with your clients on the topic of youngstock health Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date. Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 11
farm animal courses WED 29 april Building your sheep business Lesley Stubbings OBE BSc (Hons) FRAgS, Independent Sheep Consultant Dursley 10.00 16.00 keywords: Nutrition Health planning Communication This course aims to help you develop your sheep business by ensuring that health planning provides tangible, long-term benefits for your client. You will explore the main economic drivers and how these interact with key technical issues such as parasite control, lameness and selection of breeding stock. Nutrition will also be covered in the context of the ability to assess adequacy and this will be backed up with a practical session looking at Body Condition Scoring and pasture contribution, including new data from a current Eblex-funded project. There will also be group discussion around the barriers to engaging sheep farmers, and potential solutions, the methods of communication available and how to make a start setting targets, gathering information and monitoring. Five things you will learn: The main barriers and potential solutions to engaging with sheep farmers The economic drivers and how these interact with technical issues and benefits The key technical areas and where to get further information Practical body condition scoring and pasture measurement and how these are key to successful health planning Pointers on how to get started the information to gather and monitor to sustain the health plan and its benefits Excellent speaker practical, interesting, engaging and knowledgeable 2014 delegate kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 12 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.
TUE 16 june Camelids a quick start guide Claire Whitehead BVM&S MS FHEA MRCVS, Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal), Director, Camelid Veterinary Services Reading 09.30 17.00 keywords: Anatomy Routine procedures Pharmacology farm animal courses Procedures that general practitioners may perform routinely in the field will be discussed, including how to take blood samples, how to place intravenous catheters, castration and dental care, as well as what sedation or anaesthesia protocols to use for varied types of procedures. There will be a practical session on taking blood and catheter placement using a venipuncture model to give you confidence in performing these procedures in the field. A session on camelid parasites will cover both internal and external parasites and aims to guide delegates in establishing good parasite control strategies, as well as to give guidance on how to deal with these common issues with better success. There will also be a session on how to approach evaluation of sick camelids which will cover field therapeutics and provide tips on management of fluid therapy in the field. Five things you will learn: The main anatomical and physiological differences of camelids compared with other domestic species Appropriate pharmacological dosages for camelids (all used off-label in these species) How to handle camelids appropriately How to blood sample alpacas and place IV catheters Basic abdominal ultrasound Best course I have been on in terms of useful, relevant information. Claire is brilliant 2014 delegate Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 13
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THU 26 february What s new in practical wound management? Patrick Pollock BVMS CertES(Soft Tissue) DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery, Senior University Veterinary Clinician Equine Surgery, University of Glasgow Equine courses BVA, London 10.00 16.00 keywords: Wounds Healing Interactive This course will cover the key aspects of equine wound management in a practical and interactive manner. Delegates will be taken from first principles of wound healing through to advanced wound management practice, using case examples and wound models throughout. The emphasis will be on appropriate, best practice in-field management of equine wounds. In addition delegates are encouraged to send pictures of problem wounds from their own practice that will form part of a final interactive session. Five things you will learn: Understand the physiology and stages of wound healing in horses Recognise the main impediments to wound healing in horses and how to mitigate their effects Be able to identify wounds in horses which require intervention Be able to select and use an appropriate treatment protocol for a variety of wounds in horses Be able to undertake skin grafting of wounds under field conditions Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date. Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 15
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TUE 17 march Making sense of foot lameness Dr Graham Munroe BVSc PhD DESM CertEO DipECVS FRCVS, Flanders Vet Services BVA, London 10.00 16.00 Equine courses keywords: General practitioner Analgesia Radiographs In recent years there have been considerable strides made in our understanding of the aetiology of some causes of foot lameness, particularly with the increasing use of MRI. The clinician in practice can sometimes feel they can no longer diagnose and treat foot lameness without embarking on expensive diagnostic techniques. The reality is that many cases are still within the realms of the general practitioner and this course is designed to help the practising clinician work up their foot cases themselves in a thorough and logical manner. We will cover the clinical and local analgesia techniques that are important in the approach to foot lameness, and how to take better foot radiographs and interpret them more confidently. Specific cases of foot lameness will be used to discuss a range of problems including soft tissue injuries, joint pathology, penetrating injuries, fractures, hoof capsule problems, sepsis and tumours. Five things you will learn: A logical approach to the diagnosis of foot lameness The advantages and disadvantages of using local analgesia techniques in the diagnosis of foot lameness How to take and interpret foot radiographs Where advanced diagnostic imaging techniques are applicable in foot lameness The diagnosis and treatment of more common foot related causes of lameness Very approachable speaker 2014 delegate kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date. Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 17
non-clinical courses WED 4 february Media training interview skills to help you promote yourself and your practice Rosie Goldsmith and Max Easterman, First Take BVA, London 09.30 17.30 FRI 5 june keywords: Interviews Media communication Tailored 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, the BVA media training course 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 practise the principles learned during the day Member standard price 390 Non-member standard price 530 18 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.
WED 6 may Managing practice growth turning the pains into gains Peter Orpin, Director, Park Veterinary Group and Anval consultant, Harvey Locke, Founding partner, Woodcroft Veterinary Group and Andy Moore, Senior Partner, Moore Scarrott BVA, London non-clinical courses 10.00 16.00 keywords: Interactive Management Expansion The course will be interactive and discussion-based. We encourage delegates to come armed with the questions that they would like answering on managing their expanding business. These may include making the decision to increase your practice from one to two vets, right through to dealing with the management of an expanding multi-vet, multi-centre practice. During the course we will help you to understand where the gaps lie in your own management approaches and guide you along the way to a more effective, harmonious and successful practice. Management is not easy and can t be learnt in a day. However, you will leave feeling enthused with new ideas as to how you tackle the challenges that we all share. Five things you will learn: An introduction into the realms of managing a changing business The common pitfalls of growth and the top tips on how to avoid them Where the gaps and weaknesses may lie in your business and where to get help Getting the numbers right top tips from a leading veterinary accountant How to ensure a balance between work and leisure in association with kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 19
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TUE 30 june Wellbeing in practice: steps towards a thriving workplace David Bartram BVetMed DipM MCIM CDipAF DipECSRHM MPhil FRCVS, Veterinary professional wellbeing advocate and researcher and Rosie Allister BSc (Hons) BVSc MSc MRCVS, Veterinary wellbeing researcher and lecturer BVA, London 10.00 16.00 keywords: Wellbeing Strategies Stress prevention non-clinical courses The programme begins with an overview of the current knowledge status of mental health and wellbeing in the UK profession. This will review several evidence-based keys to happier living and strategies for self-help, including coping skills, mindfulness, and challenging negative thoughts. The course will develop your skills in recognising common mental health and stress related problems in practice, and increase confidence in responding to colleagues who are distressed. Participants will be guided through an approach to assessing the risk factors for work-related stress within the context of veterinary practice, and the development and implementation of a plan of action to reduce workplace stress. The session has a particular emphasis on prevention of occupational stress, and early recognition and support for mental ill health in the workplace, as well as develop ongoing management strategies, such as return to work plans. Five things you will learn: An understanding of mental health in the veterinary profession: what do we know? How to assess and manage risk factors for work-related stress: building a positive environment How to recognise mental health problems in the workplace How to respond to mental health problems in the workplace How to flourish: evidence-based keys to happier living kindly Sponsored by Member early bird price* 180 Member standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 570 Non-member standard price 600 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date. Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 21
bva cpd partners BVA CPD partners RVC Webinar Plus BVA members on a career break, or in their first to third year after graduation, can access selected RVC Webinar Plus courses for 25% off the standard price. The pre-recorded RVC Webinar Plus courses are designed to refresh, broaden and deepen delegate s clinical skills. The series is based on courses that have run in 2013. They contain all of the learning material (webinars, reading material, slides, self-assessment exercises), but 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 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. e www.bva.co.uk/rvc Courses include: < < 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 BVA members pay 125 per webinar, 25% less than the standard price. 25% OFF 22 BVA CPD SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME
< < 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 bva cpd partners < < 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 < < 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 BVA members pay 125 per webinar, 25% less than the standard price. 25% OFF 23
BVA promotion CPD 2015 Informative, challenging, practical, entertaining, inspiring Our comprehensive onsite and online CPD portfolio covers all key areas of veterinary practice. Veterinary education and life-long learning are our business at the RVC experience CPD at its best. Please contact us if you would like a copy of our 2015 brochure. BVA YVN members receive a 50% discount on recorded webinars (subject to availability) See www.rvc.ac.uk/cpd for full course details. For further information contact the RVC CPD unit: Email: cpd@rvc.ac.uk Tel: +44(0)1707 666865 Fax: +44(0)1707 666877 Sharing passions, shaping futures
< < 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 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 BVA members pay 125 per webinar, 25% less than the standard price. 25% OFF Discounted RVC webinars for YVN members BVA Young Vet Network members (up to eight years qualified) get 50% off RVC recorded webinars BVA members can access recorded webinars from RVC s extensive library for only 15 per webinar e www.bva.co.uk/rvc 25
bva cpd partners The Webinar Vet 50% off platinum membership Full access to archive with over 350 hours of recorded webinars Monthly CD to listen to in the car Thursday evening webinar invites Plus extra discounts for Recent graduate members up to three years qualified Practices with two or more members joining Students members Free membership for final years BVA member rates Monthly membership for members 73.50 plus VAT per month or 735.00 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 SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMME
BVA CPD 2015 registration form @BVACPD How to register It s quicker and easier to book online at www.bva.co.uk/events. Alternatively, please: Complete this form and return it to: BVA Events, 7 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NQ Or email cpd@bva.co.uk Please use one registration form per person attending Personal details Full name (inc. title): Qualifi cations: Correspondence address: Postcode: Tel: Mobile: Email: Are you a BVA member? Yes No Membership number: Please state any dietary requirements: Payment conditions Payment for the BVA courses must be received in advance to guarantee your place. On acceptance of your booking a confi rmation letter will be sent to you. Prices are subject to 20% VAT and bookings will be confi rmed with a VAT notice. Member discount Please note that in order to qualify for the member discount it must be the member that attends the course. A member cannot book on behalf of a nonmember to benefi t from the discount. If a non-member attends in place of a member, they will be liable to pay the additional non-member fee. Book three courses for the price of two 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 2015 CPD courses and excludes media training, our two-part leadership course and any webinars. Cancellation policy In event of cancellations received in writing no later than one calendar month in advance of the course, the fee will be returned less 25% to cover administration expenses. After that date no refunds will be possible. Substitutions may be made at any time, however, please see note (left) about the member discount. Programme information The programme is correct at the time of going to press. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the programme may change and the BVA reserves the right to cancel the event or alter the venue and/or speakers. Where circumstances force the BVA to cancel a course more than a month in advance, the liability of the BVA shall be limited to a refund of any fees paid for the courses. The BVA is not liable for any consequential loss. Booking indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. 27
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Personal details Not yet a member? It s cheaper to become a BVA member and attend one of our CPD courses, than to attend as a non-member BVA membership application form 2015 Please complete this form and post it to: Membership department, BVA, 7 Mansfi eld Street, London, W1G 9NQ Full name (inc. title): Date of birth: University: Date of graduation/year of study: Qualifi cations: RCVS membership number: Correspondence address: Postcode: Tel: Mobile: Email: Have you previously been a BVA member? Yes No Reason for joining the BVA: Which BVA division(s) are you a member of? Signature: Date: We occasionally provide members details to companies providing member services. If you would not like your details to be given out please tick here: Each employee who joins when their employer takes advantage of BVA s organisational membership scheme will become members or associate members of BVA in their own right. The organisation itself does not become a BVA member. Membership of the Association is open to all members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), to those on the Supplementary Veterinary Register, to students studying for a degree entitling them to membership of the RCVS and to holders of EU veterinary qualifi cations which would entitle the holder to membership of the RCVS under the terms of the EU Professional Directives. I would like to become a member/associate member of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and agree to abide by the rules as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association (copy available on request). I agree to pay my subscription on the due date, and if at any time I wish to resign from membership undertake to send my resignation to the Secretary before the renewal date of year in which I wish to resign. Interests Animal health Cattle Companion animals Deer Disease Education Equine Ethics and welfare Exotics Fish Graduate support Laboratory Medicines Overseas Pigs Political Poultry Practice management Public health Research Sheep Student The veterinary profession Vet nursing Vet services Wellbeing 29
2015 membership Monthly rates Yearly rates Select member grade Standard 24.75 297 YVN (fi rst year after graduation or in the UK) 8.25 99 YVN (second to eighth year after graduation or in the UK) 16.50 198 Concessionary * 12.38 148.50 Joint 34.50 414 Student 3.25 39 Associate 24.75 297 Group (1 5) 61.88 742.50 Group (per each additional member 6 to 25) 12.38 148.50 Group (per each additional member 26 to 50) 10.33 124 Group (per each additional member 51 and above) 8.25 99 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 the 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. * Concessionary membership is for members: On a career break or unemployed Salary-linked (under 15,000 earned p/a) On maternity leave Studying full-time for a postgraduate qualifi cation Retired Joint retired Group membership Discounted membership for practices and larger veterinary organisations. BVA Group membership is now open to everyone. Groups with up to fi ve members of staff pay 742.50. After that there is a price per head for each member added to the scheme with further discounted pricing available for members 26 50 and then 51 and above. All veterinary medicine degree holders within a group must join as a part of the scheme, whilst including support staff is optional. Associate membership Associate membership is a membership category for people who have an interest in the veterinary profession, but are not veterinary medicine graduates. These groups include practice managers, lecturers or veterinary nurses. As a BVA associate member you will be entitled to access all membership benefi ts; however, you will be restricted on voting during any of the BVA s formal elections. Student membership Please note that some universities provide varying levels of subsidy for their students BVA membership. Income Tax relief on membership subscriptions The annual BVA membership subscription is allowable as a deduction from emoluments assessable for Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 Section 344. 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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