February 2023

The company has been given five working days to respond to the authority’s concerns, which relate to the acquisition of practices in both England and Wales.

6 mins

Event features a wide range of speakers on topics from content creation and time-saving tips, to branding to addressing emotive topics online.

6 mins

A veterinary team near Liverpool is counting down to its move into larger premises next door this spring.

6 mins

Veterinary practices are being offered new materials to help them raise awareness of the potential risks faced by pets as spring draws closer.

4 mins

The York-based company has acquired 14 DierenDokters in its first move into the Netherlands and indicated further deals could follow.

5 mins

“Park Vet Group is full of talented people, and I look forward to developing and nurturing that talent so we can continue to expand the services we offer to clients and patients” – Amy Jennings.

3 mins

Report finds fewer than 10% of workers received a rise above current inflation levels and warns more pay demands may follow, amid ongoing industrial action in other sectors.

13 mins

Kieran Borgeat, RCVS-recognised veterinary cardiology specialist, joins Wiltshire hospital.

5 mins

Chris Shales, an RCVS fellow, is keen to introduce a range of treatment innovations as part of his role of clinical director at West Midlands-based referral centre.

5 mins

Set up in 2011 at a Pets at Home store, demand has risen – leading to new consult rooms and larger theatre space being created.

4 mins

Delegates who enjoyed first major congress of 2023 can already register their interest to be there again next year as organisers enjoy positive feedback from this year’s event.

5 mins

Movement Referrals will be expanding its team and moving into purpose-built premises in Runcorn.

6 mins

The Cardiff Cat Clinic, the only feline-exclusive practice in Wales, had long hoped to provide the service – not only for its own clients, but others facing waits across the country.

5 mins

Contentious measures, just approved by RCVS council and set to be implemented this year, topped agenda at inaugural Big 6 Live debate at SPVS Congress in Birmingham. 

13 mins

Nicola Bromley, who has more than 20 years’ experience as a vet and experienced leader, joins the management team from previous role as clinical director at a multi-site vet hospital in West Sussex.

4 mins

Former BVA and SPVS president Gudrun Ravetz will take on the newly created role.  

4 mins

Professionals and members of the public have until the end of March to have their say on the measures, which include revised prescription guidelines for vets.

9 mins

The 26 members of staff at Archway Veterinary Centre in Wales now own the business following its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust.

4 mins

The group will offer up to eight weeks’ full pay in exceptional health event circumstances, and changes will also apply to major surgery as part of a gender transition in “veterinary industry first”.

5 mins

January 2023

Number of vets from bloc jumps by 30% – first annual rise recorded post-Brexit.

12 mins