AMTRA

04/09/2026

Calling all AMTRA Farm and Equine SQPs - the Veterinary Medicines Directorate is asking SQPs involved in prescribing anthelmintics for grazing animals to take part in a research study exploring real-world prescribing experiences. As the UK’s largest regulator of SQPs, AMTRA is pleased to share this opportunity and encourage eligible SQPs to contribute their insight. Your experience can help strengthen understanding of SQP prescribing practices and support best practice across the profession.

Find out more and register your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gKlNr_hKMk2k70xZ_-Bu9CJ1lp9buDVBs90UMLNsZdpUMDhQV1hUVE5DNzRNS1lXM0E0S0Y4RVhWTi4u

12/08/2026

Current AMTRA Chair, Michael Seals, has shared a brilliant reflection on his time as AMTRA Chair in our latest blog - from celebrating SQP excellence to driving forward initiatives like National SQP Week, strengthening partnerships and building a confident, future facing profession: https://www.amtra.org.uk/Blogs/Details?id=20

With AMTRA in a strong position and momentum building, the organisation is now looking for its next Chair: someone who can lead strategically, represent the profession nationally, and champion the vital role SQPs play in animal health and welfare.

Find out more about the role and how to apply (closing date 30 Sept): www.amtra.org.uk/recruitment

When I became Chair of AMTRA in March 2022, I did so with a strong belief in the importance of the organisation and the vital role played by Suitably Qualified Persons across the animal health sector.

03/08/2026

AMTRA has announced that Chair, Michael Seals, will step down in March 2027, following a handover period once his successor has been appointed.

Michael has played a key role in supporting AMTRA’s continued growth and in championing the value, professionalism and contribution of SQPs across the animal health sector.

Recruitment is now open for a new Chair to help guide AMTRA through its next chapter and continue building recognition for the vital role SQPs play in animal health, welfare and responsible medicine use.

Find out more about the role and how to apply (closing date 30 Sept): www.amtra.org.uk/recruitment

You can read more in the full press release here: www.amtra.org.uk/NewsGrp/Details?id=183

19/06/2026

Farm Veterinary Solutions shared this great post highlighting the breadth of the role .

In light of the first ever national SQP week, meet our SQP team (suitably qualified persons).

Qualified through AMTRA we have Robyn, Charlotte, Polly and Vanessa.
They all have years worth of expertise behind them, and can aid with advise on any POM-VPS products and faecal egg counts dropped into our branches or at the Pharmacy van.
Get in touch to see what other services we can offer you

19/06/2026

Wow! Look at these wonderful testimonials about . Thank you to Castle Farm Vets for sharing these.

🐑💊 That’s a wrap for National SQP Week 2026! 💊🐑

As we come to the end of National SQP Week, we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has followed, liked, shared and engaged with our celebration posts throughout the week.

We’ve loved shining a spotlight on our fantastic SQPs here at Castle Farm Vets and sharing more about the vital role they play in supporting both our clients and our veterinary team every single day.

For our final post, we asked members of the Castle Farm Vets team what they think about our SQPs, and the answers speak for themselves! 👏

From providing up-to-date, evidence-based advice and ensuring the correct products are used at the right time, to supporting colleagues and helping guide clients towards the best treatment options, our SQPs are an invaluable part of the team.

A special thank you to Caroline, Kathryn, Rachel, Emma and Lucy for all their hard work, dedication and expertise. We are incredibly proud to have such a knowledgeable and passionate SQP team. 💙

Join us in showing our appreciation for all SQPs, both here at Castle Farm Vets and across the industry, who work tirelessly to support animal health and welfare. AMTRA

12/06/2026

We're wrapping up with a message from Mark Pass, who has been an SQP for over 20 years. Listen in to his message championing the knowledge, passion and dedication of SQPs.

Thank you to each and every AMTRA SQP, our fellow regulators, vet practices, farmers, horse and pet owners, retailers, employers, trainers and every stakeholder that has supported the first ever National SQP Week. It's been a wonderful way to shine a spotlight on the SQP role and the positive impact it has on animal welfare.

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12/06/2026

As comes to a close today, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part, shared content, commented, and helped spread the word. Your support and enthusiasm have made the week such a success, and it’s been fantastic to see the SQP profession so positively represented. Thank you for helping make the first so special and such a resounding success!

To round the week off we're going to be sharing a few more of SQP profiles starting with Molly from Westover Veterinary Centre (Large Animal) who is an AMTRA Equine and Farm SQP who shares her experience of the profession and the important role SQPs play in supporting animal health, welfare and responsible parasite control. Her insights highlight how SQPs help owners make informed decisions, improve outcomes for animals and support veterinary practices in delivering timely care. You can read the profile here on our campaign page: https://www.amtra.org.uk/NationalSQPweek

11/06/2026

Throughout we've been sharing some great videos from SQPs and stakeholders working across the profession. Today's profile features George Aspey from Harper Adams University who is a vet nurse, SQP and leads on delivery of the AMTRA qualifications at Harper Adams. Grab a cuppa and listen in below to find our more about qualifying as an SQP and George's role in the profession.

10/06/2026

For AMTRA CEO, Stephen Dawson, shares examples of what an ideal vet-SQP relationship looks like and how it benefits animals and clients in the latest British Veterinary Association - BVA blog entitled, 'Celebrating and encouraging collaboration: What the ideal vet-SQP relationship looks like'.

We hope you enjoy reading it and a big thank you to British Veterinary Association - BVA for supporting National SQP Week. https://www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/blog-article/celebrating-and-encouraging-collaboration-what-the-ideal-vet-sqp-relationship-looks-like/

10/06/2026

British Veterinary Association - BVA - this a great article highlighting the importance of Vet-SQP collaboration.

"The more we can bring everyone together, the better."

To mark , read this interview with our Junior Vice President in earlier this year, where she talks about the importance of vets & SQPs working together.

https://ow.ly/9wQ250Z8UBm