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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

Lauren Hayes

Veterinary Scientific Affairs Manager, Royal Canin UK and Ireland

Lauren Hayes, BVetMed, MRCVS, qualified from the Royal Veterinary College and worked in small animal practice for several years before moving into industry. She joined Royal Canin in 2019 as scientific affairs manager, building collaborative working relationships with key opinion leaders and universities.

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