May 2022

VetCT has announced the results of its Google Glass trial with the Kent practice, which has shown the potential for the hands-free videography device to be used for real-time feedback and advice.

6 mins

Two companies aim to work together to take forward sustainable practices and improve how they can be implemented across the veterinary sector.

5 mins

Nutrition firm working with veterinary technology company, alongside third investor, aims to allow development of artificial intelligence-powered tech solutions for veterinary practices.

8 mins

The owners of one of the UKā€™s largest veterinary business consultancies have announced that it has now become an employee-owned trust.

4 mins

April 2022

Peter Rossdale, who died in November 2021, was a dedicated equine clinician and scientist, and a special additional plenary lecture and award have been created in his memory.

4 mins

ā€œUnless our concerns are addressed, we will refer this deal for an in-depth investigation to ensure that pet owners donā€™t lose outā€ ā€“ Competition and Markets Authority.

8 mins

Two-year-old Weimaraner fractured knee cap after careering down Cumbrian hill and into a wooden stake, but was treated at Kentdale Referrals.

5 mins

Vets4Pets has announced that Gudrun Ravetz will step into the newly created role, which has been developed to provide support for staff across all its practices.

6 mins

Pet insurance firm has chosen Earth Day (22 April) to announce the environmental achievement and launch a sustainability pledge.Ā 

4 mins

Tim Richardson is confirmed as new Linnaeus COO following his successful leadership of several primary care and referral practices.

4 mins

Cockburn Vets in Coalville, Leicestershire wins a second successive gold award in the national scheme, while Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service also comes out on top again.

7 mins

IVC Evidensia division sponsors the University of Bristol vet schoolā€™s hockey team, providing cow print hockey shirts for the players.

4 mins

Association brings in leadership advocate Richard Casey to accelerate delivery of the WSAVAā€™s goals.

6 mins

VMD confirms an increase in ā€œillegal sourcing of veterinary medicinesā€, while vets have spoken out about clients rejecting their recommended treatments because they can source similar options cheaper online.

15 mins

Grant applications can be either clinical or non-clinical and criteria include further education scholarships, advancement of research, educational schemes, and the advancement of learning and knowledge.

4 mins

Independent, specialist-led ophthalmology service Focus Referrals has just celebrated one year in premises in Banbury, having initially been set up as a mobile service.

3 mins

Survey finds while 75% of respondents loved helping students and offering EMS, more than 60% cited fear of introducing infection to the practice as reason for not providing it during pandemic.

4 mins

Fourth staging of British Veterinary Receptionist Association Congress to take place at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire from 30 September to 1 October.

3 mins

Humane Society International and partner groups have established a fund, backed by Mars Incorporated, to pay for up toĀ ā‚¬250 (Ā£209) for up to five pets each in 38 countries ā€“ including UK.

8 mins

Former RCVS president Amanda Boag and Liz Barton, co-founder of WellVet and the Vet Mums group, say much more needs to be done across veterinary sector to stamp out systemic issues.

12 mins