Gourley Veterinary Surgeons bosses say the work has created a “fresh modern practice” for clients in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Thrums Vets, largest independent practice in Scotland, attracted 16 and 17-year-olds from across UK and is now planning similar events. 

Creature Comforts, co-founded by vet Russell Welsh, says it is on a ”mission to radically improve working life for vets and give pet owners fast access to unlimited care”.

Queen tribute act headlines proceedings to mark opening of two-branch Beacon VetCare, while catering also raises £2,500 for suicide awareness and prevention charity The Canmore Trust.

Resource from Ceva Animal Health features easy-to-understand information designed to support owners whose dogs are suspected of having the heart issue.

The south-east group has bought 12 practices that Medivet was forced to divest itself of last year.

The leading charity, which supports industry professionals, has also been boosted by fund-raising at the BVNA’s annual congress.

Early bird places are now available for the popular event in Manchester in the spring.

Although 1,350 individuals in UK have achieved the certificate, Reading branch is first to gain a practice-level accreditation outside the US following an assessment and inspection process.

BVA and BVNA each urge members to take part in Competition and Markets Authority investigation, but both say they have raised separate concerns about review’s impact on the ground direct with regulator.

A relocation to purpose-built facilities in Bishop Auckland will allow Castle Vets to offer more services to more clients, bosses have claimed.

Bosses claim the system, which is due to be launched at next month’s London Vet Show (16 to 17 November), offers major benefits for both practice teams and pet owners.

A senior college figure has insisted the organisation will learn lessons after its explanation of a delay in implementing part of its new guidance led to accusations that it was “patronising” vets.

Small animal hospital in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, gains International Society of Feline Medicine’s top award following efforts led by RVN Molly Parkinson.

Manufacturer of Adaptil and Feliway provides practice information raising awareness of measures to give owners on ensuring cats and dogs are calm and reassured during Guy Fawkes season.

The organisation’s inaugural Veterinary Business Excellence Awards are part of a packed agenda, which includes a Vet Times Big 6 Live discussion on artificial intelligence.