AMTRA

13/11/2025

It's an important week in the calendar for some students with exams taking place this week. AMTRA wishes those who are sitting their exams the very best of luck!

13/11/2025

Are you joining us later today for our next LIVE CPD Academy Webinar?
Thursday 13 Nov, 13:00-14:00: Metabolic disorders of cattle - big 3 with David Charles. All the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

Our next LIVE CPD Academy Webinar takes place this Thursday 13 Nov, 13:00-14:00: Metabolic disorders of cattle - big 3 with David Charles.

We're delighted to welcome David back once again - many of you will have seen his previous webinars with us and we hope you can join. All the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About David:
Dr David Charles CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS
David is an experienced farm-animal vet working with all production-animal species, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, one of just nine vets to hold such status. David now splits his time between NoBACZ Healthcare (as their international business development manager) and independent veterinary consultancy (with clients including farms, animal health companies, and educational institutions). He is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a ROSA advisor, is on the committee of the Sheep Veterinary Society and sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock journal. He was a member of the inaugural LVS30Under30. Most recently, he was named the BVA Young Vet of the Year (2024).

11/11/2025

Our Deputy CEO, Hillary Cowley will be taking part in a webinar this afternoon (2pm) delivered by RUMA Companion Animal & Equine. She will be part of a panel discussing 'Sustainable parasite control: A balanced approach for people, pets, equines and the environment'.

Secure your place here: https://thewebinarvet.com/webinars/afternoon-session-sustainable-parasite-control-a-balanced-approach-for-people-pets-equines-and-the-environment

10/11/2025

Our next LIVE CPD Academy Webinar takes place this Thursday 13 Nov, 13:00-14:00: Metabolic disorders of cattle - big 3 with David Charles.

We're delighted to welcome David back once again - many of you will have seen his previous webinars with us and we hope you can join. All the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About David:
Dr David Charles CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS
David is an experienced farm-animal vet working with all production-animal species, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, one of just nine vets to hold such status. David now splits his time between NoBACZ Healthcare (as their international business development manager) and independent veterinary consultancy (with clients including farms, animal health companies, and educational institutions). He is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a ROSA advisor, is on the committee of the Sheep Veterinary Society and sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock journal. He was a member of the inaugural LVS30Under30. Most recently, he was named the BVA Young Vet of the Year (2024).

27/10/2025

Calling all Equine SQPs – the BSAS Equine Conference 2025 is taking place on 21/22 November. Attending this event also provides the opportunity to secure a maximum of 40 CPD points depending on the number of sessions attended. The Reference number is A3626. Click the link for more details about the event. https://www.bsas.org.uk/events/article/bsas-equine-conference-2025
BSAS - British Society of Animal Science

🐎At BSAS we have often been told that equine matters are not covered sufficiently during conferences.
👂🏻 We have listened to this feedback and taken one step further by developing a conference that will bring equine science researchers and suppliers as well as those who own and work with horses together.

This is your opportunity - please register today - https://bit.ly/4eJsMzM

BSAS President Helen Warren explains why this is the time to give the equine community an opportunity to get together - https://bit.ly/40TCrhK

16/10/2025

Don't forget to tune in to our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar this lunchtime: Thursday 16 Oct - 12:30 to 13:30 - Home Health Checks for companion animals with Paul Manktelow. All you need to join is here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

15/10/2025

We are seeking a part-time experienced SQP Co-ordinator to lead on customer care and data management. The role, based in Woolpit in Suffolk, involves handling student enrolments, exam bookings and results, CPD data, and customer queries. It requires both team collaboration and independent initiative, with a proactive, organised, and flexible approach. Find out more about the role via the link below. If you or anyone you know might be interested please get in touch: https://amtra.org.uk/Recruitment

14/10/2025

We're really pleased to share details of our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar which takes place this Thursday (16 Oct) 12:30 to 13:30 - Home Health Checks for companion animals with Paul Manktelow. All you need to join is here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About our speaker:
Dr Paul Manktelow is a vet with nearly 20 years’ experience working on the front line of some of the UK’s busiest veterinary hospitals. He is currently Director of Veterinary Services within the charity sector, leading teams of vets and nurses who care for thousands of pets every year. Paul also appears regularly in the media as a TV and radio presenter, writer, public speaker, and host of The Consult Room podcast.

09/10/2025

We're looking forward to seeing you all online this lunchtime for our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar - Responsible use of endoparasiticides with Rose Perkins 12:30-13:30. All the details you need are here: http://amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

06/10/2025

Our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar is fast approaching and takes place this Thursday: Responsible use of endoparasiticides with Rose Perkins 12:30-13:30. Add the date to your diary and find the joining details here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

About our speaker:
Rosemary Perkins is a small animal veterinarian and Research Associate at the University of Sussex, investigating environmental exposure to pet parasiticides and a One Health approach to their use. She earned her PhD in 2024 and is an active member of Imperial College London’s PREPP (Producing Rational Evidence for the Prescription of Parasiticides) research group, as well as the Vet Sustain Greener Practice working group. In addition to her research, she continues to see practice as a small animal veterinarian and holds a postgraduate certificate in small animal ophthalmology.

01/10/2025

Don't forget to join us later for our next live CPD Academy webinar with David Charles: 'Metabolic Disorders of Sheep' - 13.00-14.00. All the details you need are here: https://lnkd.in/eRVTvWmD.

Our Autumn series of LIVE CPD Academy webinars is now well underway and this Wednesday (1 Oct) 13.00-14.00 we welcome back David Charles who will be delivering a webinar on 'Metabolic Disorders of Sheep'. Add the date to your calendar - all the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

About our speaker: Dr David Charles CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS
David is an experienced farm-animal vet working with all production-animal species, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, one of just nine vets to hold such status. David now splits his time between NoBACZ Healthcare (as their international business development manager) and independent veterinary consultancy (with clients including farms, animal health companies, and educational institutions). He is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a ROSA advisor, is on the committee of the Sheep Veterinary Society and sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock journal. He was a member of the inaugural LVS30Under30. Most recently, he was named the BVA Young Vet of the Year (2024).

29/09/2025

Our Autumn series of LIVE CPD Academy webinars is now well underway and this Wednesday (1 Oct) 13.00-14.00 we welcome back David Charles who will be delivering a webinar on 'Metabolic Disorders of Sheep'. Add the date to your calendar - all the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

About our speaker: Dr David Charles CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS
David is an experienced farm-animal vet working with all production-animal species, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, one of just nine vets to hold such status. David now splits his time between NoBACZ Healthcare (as their international business development manager) and independent veterinary consultancy (with clients including farms, animal health companies, and educational institutions). He is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a ROSA advisor, is on the committee of the Sheep Veterinary Society and sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock journal. He was a member of the inaugural LVS30Under30. Most recently, he was named the BVA Young Vet of the Year (2024).