A vet leading multi-million-pound plans for a new clinic and referral centre in Glenrothes says he is “delighted and excited” after construction work got underway.

An initial hearing is now set to take place later this year, with the potential for a more detailed investigation to follow, after the plea was backed by senior Welsh politicians.

Priory Lodge Vets, with a 20-strong team and 4,500 pets on its books, joins Pennard Vets.

The Paragon Veterinary Group has become the first practice to be rated outstanding under the RCVS’ new environmental sustainability award scheme.

The VLA aims to be a vehicle by which landlords can exchange information regarding lease terms, buildings valuations, buildings insurance, buildings maintenance and any other relevant subjects. 

A new round of reform proposals has put hundreds more jobs at risk, just weeks after plans for the company to outsource its finance operations were revealed.

Weeley Veterinary Centre wins top gold award as more than 40 practices recognised at the event in London, which was held in-person for the first time this year.

Political leaders are being urged to act following what a senior vet described as “very positive” talks with country’s parliamentarians.

Organisers have welcomed the “positive” feedback from delegates after hundreds attended the group’s first solo congress.

Vets for Pets holds open day to showcase its first rebranded practice – a newly refurbished 24-hour hospital in Birstall near Leeds.

Nominations open for the 2023 prize, which will be presented during the London Vet Show in November.

In her new position, Kathryn Lunn will be responsible for the leadership of the 50-strong nursing team at the Linnaeus-owned referral centre.

Sheli Dobbie will be cycling 360km (224 miles) across Rajasthan in India in memory of Laura Turnbull, who died in February.

MiNightVet – created in a small section of Campsie Veterinary Centre – will serve OOH care to County Tyrone and the west of Northern Ireland.

Rob Kelly plans to develop a flexible curriculum with a core focus on enabling veterinary professionals to tailor their development for a lifelong career in general first opinion practice.

Leaders of a data collection scheme on antibiotic usage say vets have a “vital” role in building on recent progress as they hope to double the number of datasets held this year alone.

Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic, which has a 15-strong team, has transferred into a employee ownership trust, meaning staff are owners and shareholders in the business.