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Scheme allowing the employment of temporary registered novice official veterinarians is set to continue until mid-2026 following an RCVS council vote.

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Part of the Linnaeus group, Maggie and Marlow said it was aiming to be “at the heart of the community”.

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An update issued ahead of its annual meeting expressed confidence in the company’s outlook, despite the expected impact of tax increases to be imposed next spring.

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A woman whose dog was thought to be only hours from death when vets euthanised him has been given a suspended jail term for causing unnecessary suffering.

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Analysis by Cats Protection reveals rises in both number of owners wanting pets to have kittens and number being given away to relatives, friends or rescue groups.

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Gourley Veterinary Surgeons is merging four branch sites into a large purpose-built practice in Denton.

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Solution aims to streamline professional development requirements for veterinary practices through an easily accessible and user-friendly virtual platform.

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The association’s new Young Vet of the Year said he was “stunned” even to be nominated after collecting the prize during the London ceremony.

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Progressive Veterinary Association says council voted “contrary to the will of the profession” – and signals its campaign for much more radical change would continue.

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Eleanor Goad explains how pounding the pavements has successfully enabled her to “switch off”, while simultaneously helping her to make friends in a new town and re-evaluate her self-imposed limits, both personal and professional.

Having outlined the need for competence and competence in building trust with clients, Hubert Hiemstra discusses the final part of the three Cs – communication.

Hubert Hiemstra’s series on problem-free consults continues by exploring ways of using this trust-building tool in practice.

With Guy Fawkes Night and firework displays fast approaching, Jane Davidson thinks about other ways to help with the stress caused to pets, owners and vets.

Hubert Hiemstra returns to his series on the problem-free consult by introducing the second essential step under the CTR-C method.

In her penultimate blog post for Vet Times, RVN Dale Gillies looks at the increasingly pressing need to make our businesses sustainable and discusses how this might work in practice.

Having sold his shares in his clinic, Hubert Hiemstra has been reflecting on what he’s learned in the past decade – starting with how a simple acronym helped him manage the biggest challenge encountered in emergency practice…

Dog bite wounds are one of the most common presentations both in general and emergency practice, and they can often be challenging cases. Here, Gerardo Poli offer some tips on managing these injuries.

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Sarah Hewitt reviews latest thinking on a cause of parasitic bronchitis that is increasingly impacting adult cattle as well as youngstock.

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Rachel Carter and Emily Dutton discuss the latest on diagnosis and prognosis of this condition.

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Veronica Roberts offers a background overview of this condition, followed by what is new based on literature.

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Owen Atkinson explores how data can be used by vets for reviewing and forecasting on farms.

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Ian Wright looks at the risk assessments and preventive methods to ensure health of companion animals.

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Sam Bowker summarises the discussions and outcomes of the Break the Pain conference and round-table talk.

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Matt Gurney discusses how practices and professionals can work with caregivers to raise awareness.

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Ian Ramsey and Fergus Allerton explore how professionals can practice this, using examples.

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Vet nurses have a vast skill set that can be used and developed in so many ways. VN Times invited four talented nurses to share their wisdom, having carved out careers that now maintain vital human-animal bonds and care for the people and pets in their care.

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Chris Appleton details considerations when treating these patients to show why the veterinary nurse’s role is a pivotal one.

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International Cat Care describes the different needs feral, street and pet cats have to gain a better understanding of how they interact with humans.

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Rosina Lillywhite explores the critical role equine nurses can play in combating this pervasive issue, focusing on education, nutritional management, exercise planning and behavioural interventions.

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Lacey Pitcher describes how veterinary nurses are well equipped to play an increased role in managing these patients, in and out of practice.

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Ellie Meikle explains how her qualifications have been used to support conservation in this species during a trip to Costa Rica.

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Victoria Bowes-Keegan RVN, reflects on the importance of student support and educating veterinary nurses coming through training programmes.

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Holly Davies RVN considers the various opportunities available for veterinary nurses and taking the leap to try new things.

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Budget is king when it comes to any building project – no more so than when the project in question happens to be a new veterinary practice. The physical and regulatory complication of these buildings means informed decisions must be made at every stage if the money isn’t to run out before the doors open…

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Conventional pay-per-service veterinary models are struggling to keep pace with the demands of accessible and affordable healthcare. Subscription models are seen by many new practices as the solution for pet owners looking to provide comprehensive care for their pets while keeping costs in check...

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The route to running your practice efficiently while increasing profitability could be right at your fingertips. Practice management systems can often be overlooked but, in the right hands, they have the potential to transform your business…

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From premises, staffing issues and dealing with local competition to regulatory matters and HMRC, there’s much to think about when running a practice. But one source of worry for many, understandably, is how to keep the financial plates spinning and, in particular, where to source the funding necessary to keep the doors open…

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No more important time exists in the life cycle of a veterinary practice than the first year of trading. Here, independent practice owner Helen Simmons shares her insights on how to get your practice off to a flying start…

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Animal Friends is one of the UK’s largest providers of pet insurance and offers a wide range of market-leading products for dogs, cats and horses. To find out more and get up to speed with latest developments, VBJ spoke to head of veterinary services at Animal Friends Insurance, Jen Wormleighton.

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Choosing a good and trustworthy accountant is critical to the success of any organisation. As court cases have illustrated, veterinary practices are not exempt from being a victim of criminality committed by those associated with them, especially where finance is involved…

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Sometimes in life it’s worth throwing caution to the wind and taking a risk for the right opportunity. For Kirsty Perratt that opportunity arrived two years ago and she grabbed it with both hands, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to Doncaster Pet Clinic last month…

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