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Is your practice ready for your 2026 renewal?

Find out the three simple steps we encourage Super Users to take now to make sure your practice is ready to apply to renew.

Tickets now on sale for the VDS Recent Graduate Event 2026

After the success of our first-ever Recent Graduate Event in 2024, we’re excited to announce its return for 2026!

Celebrating 160 years of The Veterinary Defence Society

Since 1865, we’ve stood alongside the veterinary profession — offering support, guidance and defence.

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