October 2016

A West Midlands practice is the first in the UK to receive platinum accreditation after its entire team completed the Compassion Understood Pet Loss Support Training Programme to assist bereaved owners.

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An MP and his dog were VIP guests at a veterinary hospital that was celebrating an outstanding award for client care.

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The rapid growth of the Pets at Home Vet Group has continued with the opening of the firm's 400th practice on Hayling Island in Hampshire.

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A veterinary hospital is celebrating becoming the first in the UK to secure a maximum six “outstanding” awards in the RCVS small animal Practice Standards Scheme.

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Hampshire-based veterinary specialists Anderson Moores has opened a purpose-built feline hyperthyroid clinic.

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Veterinary marketeers and those with a role in promoting their practices are invited to a seminar hosted by the Veterinary Marketing Association.

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Simon Archibald has been appointed chief operations officer at Easipetcare, with the task of spearheading growth.

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Davies Veterinary Specialists has confirmed an internal transfer of ownership and an increase in shareholding among colleagues.

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September 2016

Fraser Hodgson has been appointed by Virbac to head the animal health company's growing large animal team.

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Westway Vets – the north-east's biggest veterinary group – has invested £100,000 converting a former newsagent into its newest branch surgery.

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Royal Canin is offering veterinary professionals the chance to win a free place on a dedicated practice team training course.

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A vet practice described as “superb” with “the most motivated team possible” has become the first in the UK to be awarded five “outstanding” classifications in a single visit by RCVS Practice Standards Scheme assessors.

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Leadership was the focus of the fourth annual Vet Dynamics conference, which saw more than 120 delegates and 60 exhibitors attend the Oxford Belfry Hotel for three days of CPD.

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Supplement manufacturer Lintbells has been named best multi-channel supplier at the Pets at Home awards, capping a good year for the firm, in which it also received a Queen's Award for Enterprise.

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Vets can brush up on the issue of hyperthyroidism in cats via a free webinar, hosted by Fabio Procoli from Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists.

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The BVA has expressed concern over a survey demonstrating more than half of responding vet practices had below average profitability, while 15% generated "a negative value for net profit".

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Holly Johnson and Rachel Marshall have joined BCF Technology to help deliver veterinary imaging training and further develop online learning resources, as part of the new BCF Academy.

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In an announcement unveiled at BEVA Congress in Birmingham last week, Rossdales Laboratories is to be the new name for Beaufort Cottage Laboratories.

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John Lewis has become the first pet insurance provider to say it will not enforce a £200 “penalty” for non-urgent referrals outside the RSA preferred referral network.

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The Vet Dynamics Conference 2016 is to be held 15-17 September at the Oxford Belfry Hotel, complete with top speakers, a gala dinner and an awards ceremony.

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