Bosses say their plans – which could see hundreds of support staff roles axed – are necessary, but Unite leaders have accused them of caring more about their bottom line than animal or staff welfare.

A new dedicated facility from Cinque Ports Vets is due to welcome its first clients next week.

The company claims hundreds of its staff have already enrolled on the programme, which is also being made available to other veterinary professionals.

Clare Balding will discuss the importance of animals to her life as dozens of organisations join forces for the new event this weekend.

A new campaign has been launched by the RSPCA and Hope Rescue amid calls for new action to close legal loopholes on the issue.

Academics from Leeds Beckett University say the study offers a “fantastic opportunity” to improve training for nurses entering the profession.

Practices are being encouraged to take part in the AVACA exercise, which hopes to develop a fuller picture of the roles and what might prevent practices from employing them.

The association has set up a range of resources and tailored support to help boost retention as part of its Good Veterinary Workplaces initiative.

Holidaymakers heading to the island are being asked to take precautions to reduce the risk of importing feline infectious peritonitis into the UK.

Sue Paterson told guests at Royal College Day the sector needed to “sell” itself more to address its current workforce challenges.

Professionals and their families are being invited to take a look behind the scenes of Southfield Veterinary Specialists’ £16 million hospital in September.

Vets and veterinary nurses are being urged to get involved in the awards, which have been running for more than 60 years.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said high veterinary care costs are behind the surge, despite estimates a lack of cover could actually be saving the industry billions more.

The UK Health Security Agency says its assessment of the risk to humans is unchanged and there is no sign of transmission between humans, despite the new infections.

Emma King recognised for her work at Poultry Health Services at the National Egg and Poultry Awards.

As incidents have risen sharply in recent years, new research for the charity found that 84% of parents leave their children unsupervised with dogs in the home.

Officials say they are on “high alert” against the virus amid growing reports of seabirds contracting the virus and a new case among kept birds in the north of the country.

Registrations have opened for the 2024 congress in Birmingham, where a former rower and diplomat will share her insights with delegates.

Disciplinary committee said it was “firmly of the opinion” that it would not be in the public interest to grant Warwick Seymour-Hamilton’s latest bid for restoration to the RCVS register.

A newly published white paper from VetCT says there is a growing “chasm” between understanding and regulation of the technology and its development.

Oscar Sinfield hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Vetlife by cycling to all of Somerset’s veterinary practices in just two days.

A locum vet, who was prevented from carrying out a dental procedure after drinking by the intervention of a veterinary nurse, has apologised for his actions to a disciplinary committee.

Fewer members voted than last year, but five new representatives have been chosen to serve on the body for three years.

Bruce Fogle received the college’s highest honour as professionals recognised in its annual awards.

Idea was put forward by PDSA’s Sean Wensley as several leading figures from the veterinary and welfare sectors gave evidence to a Parliamentary inquiry examining welfare issues.