Progressive Veterinary Association says it remains uneasy both about the basis of the new guidance, which is due to be implemented from 1 September, and its potential effects.

An RCVS disciplinary committee was “not satisfied” the cases fell sufficiently below required standards to justify the designation.

Kianna Castle dedicated her award to her late father Paul following her graduation ceremony.

A veterinary education leader has warned the sector needs more funding, but says increasing tuition … more

Veterinary professionals are being urged to sign up and help the charity cover the length of the UK mainland coast during just 30 days in May.

A panel of international experts will share how new research discoveries can be applied to clinical practice during an online event this week.

The RVC is working with UK and US-based academics and industry figures on a new study funded by The Alborada Trust.

“The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic fills a gap in the market to provide high-class specialist orthopaedic care at a reasonable price” – Andy Moores.

Warning sounded after research led by Imperial College London academics reveals parasiticide chemicals in urban waterways at levels that can be toxic to aquatic species.

Claire McCabe named vet of the year, Pet Blood Bank’s Helen Rooney wins vet nurse of the year and Milfeddygon Williams Vets in Gwynedd is vet practice of the year at annual awards.

SPVS salary survey reveals veterinary surgeons working in the capital enjoyed 47% pay rises last year – compared with 9% for the rest of the country – and that men still earn 22% more than women.  

Latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Subject Rankings have put the veterinary school top for the third consecutive year.

Vets invited to sign up for one of two training events that will be taking place in the coming weeks.

New graduates will be able to benefit from the support of an experienced equine vet for five years after graduation, instead of three, under new BEVA plans.

Charity says new recruits are urgently needed after calls for financial assistance soared last year.

New three-point plan is published by the UK Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), whose members include representatives of both the BVA and the BSAVA.

Officials say the programmes are intended to give overseas professionals accessible advice to enable them to practise here.

BVA says extra provision “good news for the veterinary profession”, but other senior figures find little in budget to address sector’s challenges – and welfare charities are saddened VAT suspension is ignored.

Abstracts are now being sought ahead of a major conference examining mental health and well-being issues in the veterinary profession later this year.