November 2017

Essex-based surgeon battles ‘very challenging’ conditions to complete Great Wall of China fund-raising feat for Alzheimer’s Society.

5 mins

What should vets do if presented with a puppy with cropped ears? A question posed by vet Richard Hatton after encountering a Dobermann puppy that had “clearly” undergone the procedure.

7 mins

A lecturer in statistics and animal welfare at The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has been honoured with a top accolade for her work on improving bird welfare.

3 mins

“Our ideal outcome is that EU veterinary surgeons currently living and working in the UK are allowed to stay indefinitely” – RCVS senior vice-president Chris Tufnell.

6 mins

Fifteen-year-old Weimaraner given the all-clear by veterinary practice following emergency surgery for gastric torsion a year ago.

5 mins

More than 25 delegates from across the UK and the Gulf states enjoyed two days of CPD at the first international Vet Dynamics Veterinary Business Bootcamp.

4 mins

A collaboration between scientists in the US and the UK has led to the identification of the genetic mutation that causes shaking puppy syndrome in the breed.

5 mins

Organisers promise world-class speakers and a minimum of 27 hours of CPD for delegates, who will also receive an additional free six months’ online CPD.

3 mins

Hundreds of staff members gather to applaud individual and practice achievements as part of the company’s two-day conference.

5 mins

University of Surrey students will get the chance to test their castration and spaying abilities at an RSPCA neuter event at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire.

5 mins

Former head of communications Lizzie Lockett has been chosen by the royal college to take up the role, replacing Nick Stace.

4 mins

A total of 28% of veterinary practices which took part in the SPVS Recruitment Survey 2017 reported a severe effect on their ability to cover out-of-hours work due to not having a full complement of vets.

6 mins

British veterinary business consultant Alison Lambert returns from Melbourne after playing a lead role at the Australian Veterinary Association's Veterinary Business Group Summit.

3 mins

The royal college’s new position, focused on efficacy and ethics, comes after long-standing discussions within the veterinary community.

6 mins

Association’s latest event, “Brexit: what’s the future for animal health?”, put progress and sentiment under the microscope.

5 mins

Voting for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 is now available for peers and the public, with organisers promising the event will be “bigger than ever” after last year’s record-breaking turnout.

8 mins

Vets4Pets is holding a series of days, in support of various Wiltshire charities, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its move to Swindon.

5 mins

"Outstanding" study reveals novel technique in curing lameness in horses quickly, which could have implications in both animal and human medicine.

6 mins

A group of school children from Coventry enjoyed an inspiring day when they took on the role of vets and veterinary nurses with a local practice team.

2 mins

Ophthalmologist David Donaldson joins the Bristol practice as part of the largest team of US and European specialists in south-west England.

4 mins