December 2017

Two years since its formation, the VetPartners group threw a glittering awards ceremony in recognition of the work of its 2,000-plus employees.

5 mins

Family-owned veterinary business caps cracking year by being voted top small and medium employer in national business awards held at Wembley, London.

3 mins

November 2017

A new benchmarking platform has been launched that will allow users to compare the performance of their practices across a wide range of key performance indicators.

4 mins

Animal health agencies call for a continued close relationship between the UK and EU on animal medicines safety, regulation and supply.

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Susan North, who established VRCC Veterinary Referrals in Essex, has sold her business, meaning she will have more time for further study and to pass on her wealth of experience.

4 mins

Interests of French specialist Alexis Bilmont cover all aspects of orthopaedics and spinal surgery, with a particular interest in minimally invasive fracture repair.

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“With corporate businesses now dominating the industry more than ever before, this funding has allowed us... to build on our strong standing as an independent practice,” says Broadleys director.

4 mins

October 2017

For £75 for indoor cats, or £99 for outdoor cats, the Kit-Start package includes a bespoke vaccine course, neutering, microchip, parasite control and nail clipping.

4 mins

Places still available for first CPD event at University of Glasgow on 20 October, on use of platelet growth factors, with second on class IV lasers in Reading on 8 November.

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“We have invested heavily in some of the very best equipment and we are in talks with some of the most talented and dedicated clinicians and nurses in the industry” – founder Michael Hamilton.

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Redevelopment of an adjoining flat owned by Dunedin Vets in East Lothian has allowed for more consult rooms, a lab, separate dog and cat waiting areas, and new staff amenities to be created.

4 mins

September 2017

ViVet, inspired by Vet Futures, will provide various resources and support to help the profession stay at the forefront of innovation in the animal health sector.

4 mins

Robin Launder, Helen Frewin, Brian Faulkner and Paul Avins were among the expert speakers at Vet Dynamics annual conference at the Oxford Belfry Hotel.

4 mins

SPVS and MMI launch Vet Wellbeing Awards to celebrate practices and places of work that focus on the well-being and mental health of staff.

3 mins

“I wanted to be able to provide a good quality service based on more traditional values where the clients would be able to see the same vet on each visit” – practice owner Alastair Ball.

3 mins

South-west’s largest equine veterinary group joins CVS' rapidly growing equine division as it looks to further its standing as a centre of excellence.

5 mins

Three lucky readers can each win a ticket to the SPVS/VPMA event, which will feature Pets at Home‘s Gordon Dunn, Lizzie Lockett from the RCVS and Vet Help Direct’s Susie Samuel, among others.

2 mins

Managing director Alison Lambert to make her second appearance at the Veterinary Business Group summit in Australia, where she will speak about how practices can improve their customer experience.

4 mins

August 2017

Jonathan Bray, who opted to swap New Zealand's scenery for that of Surrey's during a three-month sabbatical, will now stay on at Fitzpatrick Referrals.

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Pet insurer says the partner additions mean 8 out of 10 of its customers now have access to a network partner within an hour’s drive from their homes.

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