Veterinary Community

Continuous Professional Development and Support for Soft Tissue Professionals

Welcome to the Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons

A satellite group of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

We are a thriving professional veterinary community, dedicated to advancing the field of soft tissue surgery for small animals. Bringing together veterinary surgeons, nurses and students from across the UK, we create both a collaborative atmosphere for learning, research and professional development as well as facilitating general networking.

Our diverse membership of over 200 includes specialist surgeons, nurses, general practitioners, vets in training programs and students.

No matter how many years you have been in the field of soft tissue surgery, you will find a place in our veterinary community.

 

We are pleased to announce details of our Autumn meeting:

"Into the Cranial Abdomen: Advances in Hepatobiliary Surgery" 

Presentations will include biliary tree surgery, portosystemic shunts, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging

Friday 3rd to Saturday 4th October 2025, Durham

See our meetings page for details and booking links

 

 

Membership is just £25/year for veterinary surgeons and £15/year for nurses and students

Become a member of the Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons today.

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Elevate your skills and your network

Our veterinary community truly comes alive at our spring and autumn meetings.

Part educational presentations and part networking hubs, we invite some of the most renowned soft tissue surgeons in the country to share their valuable experience and insights, before encouraging discussion and, on occasions, retiring for the evening with an informal dinner or outing.

Find out more about our upcoming events here.

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 What is AVSTS?

AVSTS is a nonprofit organisation, run by a dedicated team of volunteer committee members. Our mission is to:

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Promote excellence in soft tissue surgery through education, research and collaboration

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Empower veterinary professionals to provide the highest quality care for their patients by fostering continuous professional development and knowledge sharing

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Advance the field of soft tissue surgery by supporting research initiatives and promoting innovation through our research arm, the AVSTS Research Committee.

 

We accomplish this through both an online community and our two annual meetings (One in spring and one in autumn), giving you an opportunity to both network and learn.

 

 

 

 

 

Empower your practice and patients with our veterinary community for soft tissue surgeons

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What's included in membership?

Membership of AVSTS unlocks a wealth of benefits designed to support your professional development, including:

  • Continuous learning and networking opportunities through our annual meetings
  • Knowledge sharing and support through our online discussion forum
  • The ability to advertise veterinary positions on our community job board
  • Newsletters that keep you informed about the latest developments in the field of veterinary surgery

Find out more about the benefits of our veterinary community and how to join for yourself here.

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Is our veterinary community just for surgeons?

Though our name might suggest we're exclusively for soft tissue surgeons, this is not the case.

Our doors are open to everyone involved in the veterinary profession, including nurses, students, certificate holders and veterinary GPs.

 

 

 

Have a vacancy to fill at your practice? AVSTS can help

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Looking for interns, training positions or general practice staff? Membership of our veterinary community also permits access to an exclusive job board where you can advertise roles no matter where you are in the UK.

Join our veterinary community to gain access.

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AVSTS Research Committee – Advancing soft tissue research for 10+ years

The AVSTS Research Committee is always looking out for dedicated veterinary professionals to participate in our ongoing studies or to propose new ones.

Interested in being at the forefront of veterinary soft tissue surgery, developing your research skills and working alongside likeminded veterinary professionals? Discover more about ARC here.

AVSTS Research Cooperative

 

 

 

Our doors and our inbox are always open

Looking to clarify something about membership, our community or upcoming events?

Get in touch with the AVSTS team at admin@avsts.co.uk or click on the button to contact us.

 

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