Nearly 40 separate projects across Europe have received support grants from the company’s new Group Veterinary Medical Board and bosses say the scheme is an investment in the future.
Delegates at the XLVets AGM last month took part in workshops, heard talks and lectures from guest speakers, and built a 100-metre-long moveable structure from scrap as part of a team building exercise.
The current senior Carlsberg executive will swap one of the world’s best known beers for the veterinary care providers when he moves to his new role at the start of next year.
New consulting rooms and upgraded facilities for clients and staff are now in place at an Aberdeenshire practice following a £265k expansion programme.
New service, providing 45-minute virtual consultations with a specialist plus a written report, aims to support vets with managing complex internal medicine cases.
Vet John Ferguson, who previously set up East Neuk Veterinary Clinic in St Monans, Fife, has succeeded in winning planning permission for a primary care and orthopaedic referral centre in Glenrothes.
London Vet Show initiative aims to bring together tomorrow’s veterinary leaders to gain recognition from their peers and colleagues, and receive an acknowledgment for their early career work.
A charity that brings peace of mind and practical help to the elderly and terminally ill is among the worthy causes set to benefit from a £120,000 fund organised by VetPartners.
“Our amazing people are core to our success and investing in them… is vital to make sure we attract and retain talented vets, vet nurses and support teams” – Duncan Phillips, UK and Ireland chief executive.
VMG president Rich Casey has urged practitioners to be transparent and face the challenges head on as families and businesses continue to feel the squeeze.
Independent family owned The Pet Vet acquires eight surgeries in deal, which has come about after CVS agreed to unwind its earlier £20.4 million acquisition of Quality Pet Care.
The team at Wear Referrals is celebrating further sustainability success after being awarded the highest certification possible by Investors in the Environment.
Scotland’s Rural College takes next step towards becoming the UK’s 12th vet school with the appointment of former associate head of school at Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
