Broadcaster, anatomist and anthropologist Alice Roberts will speak at the event in London, which will see 50 vets officially become fellows of the RCVS.
Nottingham vet school professor says study's finding, concerning routine husbandry procedures such as castration and disbudding, requires “urgent action”.
Two years in the planning, Europe’s largest conference dedicated to the provision of small animal veterinary CPD is set to beat the 50,000 total hours it delivered in 2017.
Dogs Trust is running training classes and offering advice to new owners in a bid to reduce the number of dogs being left in its shelters following school holidays.
Inventive veterinary professionals are to be celebrated for their groundbreaking approach to social media at the RCVS Innovation Symposium later this month.
Roundhouse Referrals will offer a range of clinical services including advanced orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging alongside features to make the process easier for clients.
The association's 2017 event will explore how the animal health sector can support and collaborate with the Government to ensure, after the UK leaves the EU, its future is a success.
Millions of small pets are suffering due to inappropriate owner attitude and a lack of adequate care information, says Anne McBride, senior lecturer at the University of Southampton.
A new online tool, developed by comparethemarket.com and TV vet Emma Goodman Milne, measures the calories in common pet treats and compares the intake to human burger consumption.
RVC senior lecturer Charlotte Burn believes the concept of boredom in animals should be taken seriously, as many animals will do anything to avoid monotony – even things they dislike.
CVS says high input from veterinary staff has resulted in insurance products offering a new level of transparency, including clear and concise policy documents free of “legalese”.
Two free places are up for grabs on a new development programme designed to give graduates the non-clinical skills needed to succeed in veterinary practice.
Vets are being warned of a bloom of potentially toxic fungus by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service, which offers to help identify such substances.
An RCVS Knowledge clinical review team will assess journals to find the best research before sending veterinary professionals a bimonthly email with both summaries and the option to read originals.
“We view this investment in research and the pursuit of new knowledge as the lifeblood of the veterinary profession,” says MSD Animal Health bursary coordinator Michelle Townley.
