Allister Webb

October 2022

Five vets – including three with more than a century of work between them – have been honoured at the annual BVA Members’ Day.

6 mins

Places are now available for the online event hosted by Veterinary Women in Leadership.

3 mins

Linda Joyce-Jones launches Rosa’s Mobile Vets as she called on leading Welsh politicians to launch an inquiry into the state of the industry, which a senior official has already said is being watched closely.

13 mins

A veterinary nurse who was given a court order more than two years ago following an incident on a flight to Turkey has now been dealt with by an RCVS panel.

6 mins

The new head of the BVA has urged the Government to extend its current energy bill support scheme for businesses beyond next March or risk a “devastating” economic impact.

6 mins

Preston councillors have unanimously approved plans for the new facility, which officials hope will be completed in two years’ time.

6 mins

The move is good news for a “universally stretched” workforce, the BVA said, as a new report says thousands of farmers have praised an advice service in England.

7 mins

Twelve vets from the UK and the Netherlands are taking part in a pilot scheme by IVC Evidensia, which officials hope to extend to other European countries.

4 mins

Day-long programme on leadership issues will take place as part of this week’s BVNA Congress in Telford.

6 mins

One of the UK’s biggest veterinary providers has published its annual results, which showed a big increase in pre-tax profits.

6 mins

One of British television’s best-known faces is set to be among Scott Gobin’s opponents at the first Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.

7 mins

Building work to treble the size of a leading Cambridgeshire veterinary hospital is underway and bosses said they expect to recruit dozens of new staff once it is completed next year.

6 mins

Lancashire farm vet praised as an “essential part” of the farm team as she received a top national award.

5 mins

Raphaël Guatteo, a leading figure in the study of Q fever, will take a session on the disease at the forthcoming conference in Birmingham.

3 mins

September 2022

Judy Scrine said she wants to warn others about the risks of income protection cover after discovering her policy only classed her as a general vet, not one working in equine medicine, when she made a claim.

13 mins

Synomics, which has its headquarters in Oxfordshire, is working with Mars Petcare on the programme that aims to develop risk prediction models for a range of conditions.

9 mins

But officials have no concerns about the agreement between Eville and Jones and the Vorenta Group.

6 mins

Officials have been asked to draw up potential guidelines, despite concerns over costs and whether the available punishments would offer a sufficient deterrent to offenders.

12 mins

A West Yorkshire vet team is heading into the hills this weekend for a charity three peaks challenge in memory of a former colleague.

3 mins

Campaigners claim new intensive culls have already begun as part of controversial policy to combat bTB.

6 mins

Competition and Markets Authority says it is satisfied plans to sell eight practices to Linnaeus will address concerns that saw it initially halt the deal nearly a year ago.

5 mins

A leading charity vet who shared her expertise with students at an Essex university college has been recognised for almost 40 years of work in the animal welfare sector.

3 mins

Campaigners urge new environment secretary Ranil Jayawardena to order a review, although officials insist the department’s stance has not changed. 

13 mins

Hundreds of animals were vaccinated against the deadly disease following a Conwy practice’s link-up with two charitable groups.

7 mins

Outgoing BEVA president Huw Griffiths' plea comes as annual congress is told work-life balance is “here to stay”, while a senior academic insists universities not to blame.

15 mins

Veterinary practices are being offered a visual guide to the dangers posed by the changing seasons in a bid to raise owners’ awareness.

3 mins

A new deadline has been set for professionals to have their say, following the death of the Queen.

4 mins

Delegates can learn more about how to tackle a tricky subject, and scoop a prize for themselves, when they head to Telford next month.

4 mins

The two companies, which have projected annual revenues of more than £50 million, are “natural partners”, the former’s boss said.

5 mins

Staff at Pennard Vets have introduced a new scheme designed to help relax animals in their care and improve postoperative recovery. 

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