September 2019

Association advises against stockpiling of medicines, but wants to encourage animal owners to discuss timing of vaccinations with their vet.

3 mins

Couple imported thousands of dogs into UK from Romania and kept them in “unsuitable and inadequate” conditions with “filthy” on-site vet clinic.

7 mins

Number of badger cull zones to increase by more than a third in a bid to halt the spread of bovine TB – with new areas in south-west, midlands and Cheshire included.

6 mins

The study, conducted jointly by Lancaster University Management School and The Open University Business School, was based on 75 interviews with both male and female vets from across the UK.

6 mins

A team from Mission Rabies hopes to raise £20,000 for a vaccination programme after driving a tiny tuk-tuk over an extreme off-road course.

4 mins

The RCVS and BVA will co-host the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe General Assembly, which represents vet associations in 40 countries, in June 2020.

6 mins

Does your practice do its utmost to safeguard the well-being of it’s staff? And is there one person who goes the extra mile to create a happy working environment? Nominate them now.

3 mins

The report, compiled online in conjunction with YouGov, is the largest annual assessment of cat, dog and rabbit welfare in the UK.

5 mins

The Kennel Club's survey questioned 2,256 dog owners and revealed one in three puppy buyers acknowledged they were clueless about how to find a reputable source for their puppy.

5 mins

Vetlife charity team reminds all members of the profession it is available to help those in crisis 24/7, 365 days of the year.

4 mins

Veterinary Business Development unveils three groundbreaking podcast channels for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and veterinary business professionals.

8 mins

Regent Court Veterinary Practice in Penzance receives accolade from environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage for reducing plastic and inspiring community to tackle pollution.

6 mins

RVC study shows 75% decline in breed numbers during the past 10 years and an ageing population.

3 mins

More than £400 has been raised for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People following a fund-raiser organised by VetPartners practices across Yorkshire.

4 mins

Veterinary science placed second on the list of top-paying degrees, with an average first-year salary of £28,000 – a figure only bettered by “medicine and dentistry” graduates.

5 mins

August 2019

Courses are designed to equip participants with an understanding of the role emotional resilience plays in protecting mental well-being.

6 mins

Free one-hour live webinar, by veterinary nutritionist Marge Chandler, aims to help vets and others separate fact from fiction about pet diets.

3 mins

Key proposals include appointment of an animal welfare commissioner, enshrining the principle of animal sentience in law and widening accessibility to vets for those on low incomes.

8 mins

Census of more than 5,000 owners finds majority are conscientious with their animals’ care, reflecting their dedication to keeping their pets happy.

7 mins

Organisers of championship dog show in Edinburgh send clear message to Scottish Government to ban third-party puppy sales.

3 mins