Useful Links
This page contains links to external organisations with useful information.
Veterinary Associations
British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) www.beva.org.uk
British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) www.bsava.com
British Veterinary Association (BVA) www.bva.co.uk
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) www.rcvs.org.uk
Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) www.spvs.org.uk/
Veterinary Practice Management Association www.vpma.co.uk
Veterinary Business Management Association www.vbma.biz/
Charities
BVNA Charity of the Year 2012-2013 www.horsetrust.org.uk
British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council www.bwrc.org.uk
Pet Bereavement Support Service www.bluecross.org.uk/2083/Pet-Bereavement-Support-Service.html
RCVS Trust www.rcvs.org.uk/RCVSTrust The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), register veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to practise in the UK, and regulate their educational, ethical and clinical standards.
Petsavers www.petsavers.org.uk
Awarding Bodies
Central Qualifications (CQ) is an Ofqual approved awarding body www.cqual.org
City & Guilds www.cityandguilds.com
RCVS Awarding Body www.awardingbody.rcvs.org.uk/home/
Working Overseas
BVA Working Overseas www.bva.co.uk/overseas/Working_volunteering_overseas.aspx
IVNTA www.ivnta.org/ The IVNTA is an association of member countries which seeks to foster and promote links with Veterinary Nursing / Veterinary Technician staff worldwide by communication and co-operation.
Animal Experience International (AEI) www.animalexperienceinternational.com/
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) www.wwf.org.uk/
Other Useful Links
Dog Advisory Council www.dogadvisorycouncil.com/
The Links Group www.thelinksgroup.org.uk/aboutus.htm
VETNET LLN www.vetnetlln.ac.uk
VetNurse www.vetnurse.co.uk
Lantra www.lantra.co.uk
MRSA Information www.veterinarynursetrainingonline.org
Pet Care Trust www.petcare.org.uk
Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council www.Petbc.org.uk
Pet Obesity Task Force www.petobesitytaskforce.co.uk/
RCVS Practice Standards Scheme www.rcvs.org.uk/practice-standards-scheme/about-the-practice-standards-scheme/Veterinary practices will find all the information they need to know about the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme - from background information to downloading documents, to finding a veterinary practice.
RCVS Trust Library Services www.trust.rcvs.org.uk/library-and-information-services/join-the-library/ The RCVS Trust Library is a leading provider of integrated information services. The Library brings together a wealth of print and electronic resources for people working in animal health.
Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) www.pfma.org.uk
Pet Health Council www.pethealthcouncil.co.uk/petercise/petercise.html