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GVS Past conferences

The GVS organise an annual conference to support the work of vets across government.

The purpose of the conference is to provide opportunities for networking across the range of departments and agencies where vets work, to share best practice and to provide continuing professional development both in technical and broader professional areas.

Recent joint conferences with the Association of Government Veterinarians (AGV) - a specialist branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and with Glasgow Veterinary School have supported the network and provided significant input to the events. By bringing in a diverse range of presenters and offering both workshop and masterclass opportunities, participants have a great opportunity to learn, share ideas and shape their contribution to government through these events.

The last conference was held in Glasgow in June 2007.

If you would like access to presentations or information on past conferences please get in touch by email.

Past conferences

Coventry March 2006

The Changing Role of the Government Vet & Animal Welfare
Joint AGV-GVS Conference

The conference focussed on developing the GVS agenda through workshops on CPD, leadership roles and foring closer links with the UK veterinary schools. The animal welfare theme provided specialist update on welfare research, management and ethics both in the UK and at an international level.

VLA June 2005

The Head of Profession and Veterinary roles across government.
Following the formal appointment of the Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Debby Reynolds as Head of Profession for all government vets, this conference was an opportunity to look across the range of departments and agencies to recognise the roles, activites and responsibilities of vets in each of these areas.

Melton Mowbray April 2004

Joint RAVC and GVS Conference

This was the first formal conference convened with the Royal Army Veterinary Corp (RAVC). The conference provided an opportunity for vets across government to meet and compare education and training. Presentations on the Veterinary Surgeons Act and the Norther Ireland experiences were part of the day which included a tour of the facilities at Melton Mowbray.

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