The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)

25/07/2025

🐕 New research from the RVC VetCompass Programme has provided fresh insights into survival rates for dogs diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma, one of the most aggressive cancers in companion animals.

Despite an association with extremely poor survival rates, this study reveals that outcomes can vary more widely than previously understood, particularly based on tumour location and treatment pathway.

➡️ Read more at: https://rvc.uk.com/haemangiosarcoma

25/07/2025

Are you (or do you know) a General Farm Worker looking for a new job?
We need a General Farm Worker to join our Farm Team at Boltons Park Farm near Potters Bar, Herts.

This is a full-time permanent position.
The salary offered will be commensurate with experience and a generous living allowance will be provided as part of the package.

🗓️Application deadline: 15 August 2025
👉To apply online: https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=PPS-0082-25-B

25/07/2025

New research from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) shows that when given the choice, people in the UK actually prefer dogs with less extreme features 🐶

Flat-faced breeds like Pugs, Bulldogs, and Frenchies remain a popular choice for many, but their exaggerated body shapes can lead to serious health issues and lifelong suffering.

Choosing dogs with more moderate features could lead to healthier, happier lives for many, so we hope this research will improve the lives of countless animals who suffer as a result of their appearance.

Read the report: https://bit.ly/4m3qfmv

25/07/2025

🐕 Two new studies from the RVC have revealed widespread public misunderstanding about the importation of puppies from countries within the European Union (EU). With growing concern about the scale and impact of this trade, including puppy welfare and illegal imports, the research highlights the need for greater education and policy change to tackle the growing risks.

➡️ Read more: https://rvc.uk.com/puppy-importation

24/07/2025

We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded Client Services Manager to lead on the effective delivery of our front-of-house service within our 24-hour emergency and referral veterinary hospital, the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals at The Royal Veterinary College (near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire).

This is a leadership role where you will be responsible for overseeing the reception, out of hours (OOH), accounts and administration teams to ensure client services are delivered to the highest standard while supporting the hospital’s commercial performance and operational effectiveness.

This is a full-time, permanent position.
The salary is £52,453 to £67,123 Per Annum Including London Weighting.

🗓️Application deadline: 17 August 2025
👉To apply online: https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=CSS-0191-25

23/07/2025

📢 New PhD Studentship Available - Apply Now!

Join a world-class team investigating the Progression of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease and Markers of Bone Turnover. Work with leading experts: Prof. Rosanne Jepson (PI), Prof. Jonathan Elliott, Assoc. Prof. Yu-Mei Chang, Dr. Elisa Vasilopoulou.

🔬 Explore the complex links between CKD, bone health, phosphate metabolism, and key biomarkers (FGF23, a-klotho).
📍 Based at RVC Camden | 🗓 Start: Oct 2025–Jan 2026
🎓 Fully funded for UK 'Home' students (Zoetis sponsorship)
🐾 MRCVS qualification required

➡️ Read more and apply now at: https://rvc.uk.com/feline-chronic-kidney-disease-phd

22/07/2025

🏆 Yuting Lin, a PhD student at the RVC, has been awarded the Ruth Bowden Award by the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG).

This award recognises Yuting’s outstanding work on unravelling the complex ‘rules of life’ that govern how birds use their muscles and nervous systems to stand up from sitting poses, and how those rules change in birds of different sizes.

➡️ Read more at: https://rvc.uk.com/BFWG-award

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

Do you want to hear what experts do in the fascinating worlds of immunology, biotechnology, and deep sea exploration?

Then join our Zoom event during Biology Week and take the opportunity to put your questions to the panel to discover how their science really works!

Find out about:
- Why snot is good and other ways in which the body fights against germs - Dr Donald Palmer FRSB, Associate Professor of Immunology at the The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
- Nature's Secret Agents: Using Biotech to Power a Greener Future - Professor Diane Purchase CBiol FRSB, Professor of Environmental Biotechnology at Middlesex University
- Exploring life in the deep ocean: discovering new species and what we can learn from them - Professor Jon Copley, Professor of Ocean Exploration and Science Communication at the University of Southampton

This event is ideal for anyone aged 11-19, their teachers, and after school STEM clubs, but is open to everyone at any age. Inspire your students and help to motivate the next generation of bioscientists!

📅 Tuesday 14 October 2025, 15:30 to 16:30

Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eventid=4596

21/07/2025

🔟⏳ Just 10 days left to apply for the MSc One Health—a unique postgraduate program from the RVC & London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
📚 Flexible full-time or part-time options available.

Perfect for those passionate about infectious disease control and global health, especially in developing countries. Gain interdisciplinary skills to tackle health challenges at the human-animal-environment interface.

➡️ Apply now and be part of the One Health future: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/one-health

21/07/2025

🧑‍💼 We’ve got some exciting news to share! The Royal Veterinary College’s VetMed Work Experience Support Programme is now open for applications!

This fantastic on-campus programme is designed for students from Widening Participation backgrounds who are dreaming of a career in veterinary medicine. Here’s what you can expect:

• Gain hands-on experience with animals, making it a real-world learning experience.
• Observe veterinary professionals in clinical settings, gaining insights into the day-to-day life of a vet.
• Get support with interview preparation and reflective writing, helping you ace your interviews.
• Meet the full work experience requirement for vet school, making it a step towards your goal.
• And the best part? You’ll be guaranteed an interview if you’re eligible for RVC veterinary courses.

Free lunch, protective clothing, and shuttle transport from Potters Bar are included!

So, if you’re ready to take the first step towards your veterinary dream, check your eligibility and apply now: https://rvc.uk.com/WEX

18/07/2025

🏆 Huge congratulations to RVC alumna Hui Pin (Julia) Lee, BVetMed2021, who has been named the winner of the Young Farm Vet of the Year award.

Henry Lamb, BVetMed 2018, and former Young Farm Vet of the Year award winner, commended her ambassadorial role within the sector and “gold standard service”.