Company believes introduction of new packing machine at its Animed online retail fulfilment centre will save 160,000 single-use plastic bags a year and save four tonnes of cardboard packaging.
Former BVA president Gudrun Ravetz admitted the Competition and Markets Authority process could be “bumpy”, but has backed the sector to come through and maintain public trust.
Launching the scheme during day one of its BVA Live event, association says it will support well-being and help to boost recruitment and retention within practices.
Regulator says the “nature and potential significance” of concern about competition for companion animal services is so great that a full investigation must take place – despite criticism.
Not-for-profit social enterprise was established by volunteers in 2019 with a mission to support professions to improve health and well-being of animals, people and environment.
Bosses respond after officials describe a pay and conditions offer from Valley Vets as “derisory” and begin balloting members for action a year after recognition agreement.
A judge has ruled the major vet firm was in breach of its contract with former clinical operations director Ciara McCormack over a dispute that led to her exit from the company two years ago.
Bosses at OOH provider insist the move is temporary, but necessary for legal reasons, and say they cannot guarantee the safety of staff who do choose to sleep on site.
Regulator has claimed overwhelming support for its plan to look further at companion animal veterinary services, despite resistance from some larger care providers.
Linnaeus-owned London Vet Specialists says it will soon open a £8 million, 12,000 sq ft cutting-edge facility, which will have a focus on sustainability throughout.
Ministers called on to work with sector organisations to reach “appropriate” thresholds, amid fears the current rules will prevent all but the most experienced from practising here.
RCVS and ECVS specialist in small animal surgery Toby Gemmill has been clinical director and managing director at West Midlands hospital, but wanted to switch focus back to clinical orthopaedics.
