Veterinary education in Scotland is on a financial “precipice” and needs a long-term, sustainable settlement, the BVA president has warned.

Malcolm Morley delivered the stark message as he addressed the association’s annual Scottish dinner in Edinburgh on Tuesday 16 May.

Concerns about education funding have persisted over many years, amid repeated calls for government intervention and unease over the potential consequences of increasing the financial burden on students any further.

But Dr Morley argued the issue was particularly crucial in Scotland to ensure future sustainability and help address workforce challenges, particularly in remote and rural areas.

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