February 2018

High-spec cat and dog facilities have been opened at a Hampshire referral centre, as phase one of its expansion plans is completed.

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North of England-based group White Cross Vets opens 18th practice in ÂŁ250,000 investment, with three more launches in pipeline.

3 mins

With the laws surrounding data protection set to change in the EU from 25 May, all veterinary practices must comply with the new rules or risk heavy financial penalties.

3 mins

Rugby league stars cut the ribbon at new West Yorkshire referral centre, which will offer multidisciplinary treatment for pets across northern England.

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Agria Pet Insurance scoops two consumer accolades at glittering awards ceremony as “exciting year” continues for insurance firm.

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Wales resort once again plays host to Europe’s largest non-clinical veterinary congress, with 550 delegates in attendance.

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January 2018

Practice purchases mobile veterinary clinic that aims to ensure home visits continue to help elderly and disabled pet owners and stressed animals.

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A six-week consultation begins today (29 January), where the Government is seeking views from industry and stakeholders for guidance expected to be available later this year.

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Two practices – Blacks Vets and White Cross Vets – share honours in one category of the 2017 Vet Wellbeing Awards, with Bristol's Viking Vets and Meadows Farm Vets, Gloucestershire also winning.

5 mins

A technological trial of automated reminders to Blue Cross clients saw a “huge” reduction in missed appointments and results in a permanent partnership between the charity and iRecall.

6 mins

Built from a platform of just 20 practices in 2011, Independent Vetcare has acquired its 500th practice, becoming the UK’s “market leader”.

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Success for vet and former zookeeping husband in offering services to zoological collections, along with CPD to vets and nurses.

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Growth in its pet grooming and veterinary services has seen Pets at Home surge back to the top of the FTSE 250 after a glowing third quarter report.

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Company announces the fund-raising efforts of thousands of runners due to take part in its 2018 Great Run Series will go to the mental health charity.

5 mins

“Team ethos” helps south-east practice achieve accreditation from RCVS practice standards scheme assessors, following rigorous examination of premises and facilities.

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The UK’s largest provider of out-of-hours and emergency veterinary care has revealed its intention to open three new clinics and significantly expand its Glasgow hospital site.

5 mins

First feline patient receives treatment at Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service’s radioactive iodine unit.

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Ageing surgery buildings attached to an end-of-terrace, three-storey Victorian town house have been demolished and transformed into a 3,000 sq ft practice.

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Orthopaedic referral hospital in Leeds will have a “sustainable pricing structure” and will be more accessible to a wider range of clients, according to the man behind the project.

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December 2017

About 80 staff will be employed, including up to 18 referral vets and 32 VNs, while specialist services will include cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.

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