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Opportunity to join the VMD's expanding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) team as we deliver Defra’s commitments in the UK’s 5-year action plan.
We have a vacancy for a Senior Scientific Officer - AMR Evidence Manager in the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Team.
The VMD’s online services will be shut down over the May bank holiday period for essential maintenance.
Details about 2 vacancies for Senior Scientific Officers in the Residues Team.
Submission opportunities that are now available to applicants of marketing authorisations.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receives Royal Assent and will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A summary of results from surveillance work carried out by the VMD's pharmacovigilance team concerning reported adverse events.
Details about 2 vacancies for Biologicals Assessors in the VMD’s Biologicals team.
Details about a vacancy for a Pharmaceutical assessor in the VMD’s Quality team.
UK-Canada Regulatory Cooperation: Guidance on Veterinary Drug Simultaneous Reviews published.
Joint VMD and Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) open information day on Wednesday 18 November.
Plans which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison move a step closer.
Details of 24 FOI requests received by the VMD in the first six months of 2020
Government reminds pet owners to check the latest advice on travelling with pets ahead of the formal end to the EU exit transition period.
Relaxation of enforcement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Relaxation of enforcement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Enforcement of Veterinary Medicines Regulations relaxed in light of enhanced precautions required by the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Microchipping will help ensure that irresponsible owners are rightly held accountable and owners can be more easily reunited with lost or stolen horses
The Special Imports System will be unavailable on the weekend of 20 and 21 June 2020 due to essential IT maintenance .
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