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United Kingdom
The founding chapter of the Veterinary Technology Association, and the home of its first working groups.
Chapter leadership
Chair and committee elected by founding members
Priorities
Interoperability, regulation, procurement
Rhythm
Monthly forums, quarterly meet-ups
Focus areas
What the UK chapter is working on
Data portability in practice management
A member-agreed baseline for exporting and integrating clinical data, developed with UK practice groups.
Engagement with regulators and professional bodies
Coordinated responses to consultations affecting how technology is used in UK veterinary care.
Procurement with corporate groups
A common questionnaire and trial framework to cut duplication for practices and suppliers alike.
Activity
The chapter calendar
Dates are published to members first. Associate members are welcome at meet-ups and the summit.
| Frequency | Session | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Member forum | Online, members only |
| Quarterly | Chapter meet-up | London and Manchester, alternating |
| Ongoing | Working group sessions | Online, by group |
| Annually | UK chapter summit | Venue announced to members first |
Get involved in the UK chapter
Full membership is open to UK veterinary technology businesses; practices, universities and advisers join as associates.