# companion - the essential publication for BSAVA > Monthly veterinary publication for professionals with educational and practice-relevant content. (iPhone/iPad app by British Small Animal Veterinary Association.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companion-the-essential-publication-for-bsava/id844090578 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [British Small Animal Veterinary Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/379018299) - Category: Medical, Education - Price: Free - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 19 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2014-04-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companion-the-essential-publication-for-bsava/id844090578/reviews.md ## What is companion? Companion is a monthly magazine for veterinary professionals from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Companion provides thought-provoking articles designed to test, educate and challenge and covers topics relevant to life in practice, instructive CPD articles and reports on the issues facing the profession. Access to the Companion app requires a current active BSAVA member subscription. BSAVA membership is open to veterinarians, veterinary nurses and student vets and VNs. ## Key features - Monthly veterinary articles - Practice life coverage - Continuing professional development (CPD) - Industry issue reports - Educational content - For veterinary professionals ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companion-the-essential-publication-for-bsava/id844090578/reviews.md ### 1/5 — I can’t open the app at all *2024-05-14, version 1.3.2* I downloaded it last week and it does open for one second or less the shut off ! Is it just me ? Or there is a problem with the app?! ### 1/5 — Rubbish. *2023-09-29, version 1.3.2* Doesn't work. Last updated 6 years ago. Simply freezes with Companion Logo. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2021-02-14, version 1.3.2* Was hoping to be able to view video content to the Companion articles... but no. This app is absolute rubbish, it doesn’t work, causes my iPhone 11 to freeze. Even if on the rare occasion I can download an article, even turning pages doesn’t work most of the time , let alone viewing a video. Such a shame, it could have been a good learning tool. I suppose technology is certainly not one of the BSAVA’s strengths. Don’t waste your time downloading it, it will only frustrate you further. Which is one thing we do not need in this profession. ### 4/5 — Good to have at work *2019-08-22, version 1.3.2* Great to have access easily on your tablet at work. A search function would be very useful thought! ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2018-02-14, version 1.3.2* Can get one issue from this app on my iPad. Has a login option that asks for a password, but what password? Not my BSAVA password, that doesn’t work. It’s just super buggy and is a bad app. Needs a lot of work. ## Frequently asked questions about companion ### What is Companion? Companion is a monthly magazine for veterinary professionals published by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. It provides articles on practice life, continuing professional development, and issues facing the veterinary profession. ### Who can access Companion? Access to the Companion app requires a current active BSAVA member subscription. BSAVA membership is open to veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and student vets and VNs. ### Is Companion free? The Companion app itself is free to download, but access to its content requires a paid BSAVA membership subscription. ### What kind of content does Companion offer? Companion offers thought-provoking articles designed to test, educate, and challenge veterinary professionals. It covers topics relevant to life in practice, instructive CPD articles, and reports on issues facing the profession. ### How often is Companion updated? Companion is a monthly magazine, indicating new content is published regularly. The app was last updated on August 25, 2017, with version 1.3.2. ### What devices does Companion support? Companion is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 17+. ### Does Companion have ads? No, Companion does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and does not have in-app purchases. ### Where can I find information on BSAVA membership? Information on BSAVA membership, which is required to access Companion, can be found through the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Membership is open to veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and student vets and VNs. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.2 — 2017-08-25 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Push Notification Update Minor Bug Fixes ### 1.3.1 — 2016-03-15 New splash screens and banners Minor bug fixes ### 1.3 — 2015-09-21 iPhone Compatibility New Library Page ### 1.2 — 2014-08-02 Issue delete function App enhancements Minor bug fixes ### 1.1 — 2014-04-23 Minor download bug fix ## Apps similar to companion | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PubMed PMC Bookshelf Search](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubmed-pmc-bookshelf-search/id1523851247) | 4.2 (161) | Free | Medical | | [IDEXX VetConnect® PLUS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idexx-vetconnect-plus/id791228999) | 4.8 (536) | Free | Medical | | [Vetcalculators](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061) | 4.7 (584) | Free | Medical | | [Veterinary Exam MCQs: Vet Quiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veterinary-exam-mcqs-vet-quiz/id6444464121) | — | Free | Medical | | [BMF Practice Hygiene](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmf-practice-hygiene/id1096044355) | — | Free | Medical | | [Equine Tendon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equine-tendon/id6476599084) | — | Free | Medical | ## More apps by British Small Animal Veterinary Association - [BSAVA App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsava-app/id1474813642) All apps by British Small Animal Veterinary Association: https://appshunter.io/developer/379018299 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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