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Ian Jennings has become the first vet in the UK to receive Advanced Veterinary Practitioner (AVP) status in veterinary neurology from the RCVS.The newly established designation follows an 18-month application process and recognises Ian's seven years of expertise in neurology, neuropathology and neurosurgery.Ian, who also holds AVP status in diagnostic imaging, is based at Rowe Referrals in Bristol, part of the IVC Evidensia network.He joined the practice's first opinion team in 2007 having qualified from Melbourne University in 2004 after earning a neuroscience degree at Edinburgh university.With a strong focus on using MRI applications in spinal and brain conditions in pets, he has become a leading expert in the field.'This achievement is personally rewarding, but it also marks an important step for veterinary neurology in the UK,' he said.Kirsten McLeod, referrals operations director at IVC Evidensia, praised Ian's accomplishment, calling it 'a testament to his dedication and passion for advancing veterinary neurology'.