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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more

Jo Gale

Dr Jo Gale qualified from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2002. After several years in veterinary practice and the pharmaceutical industry, she joined Mars Petcare, the parent company of Royal Canin, in 2012. In the last four years, Jo’s work has focused on science advocacy, working with experts and organisations to engage and educate audiences on various topics relating to pet health and well-being.

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