December 2022

A national veterinary homeless charity has launched its fund-raising Christmas cards and 2023 calendar.

3 mins

The latest initiative aims to help professionals deal with abusive or unfair reviews, which it says are the most common form of negative feedback online.

5 mins

Organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to achieve the shared objective of supporting mental health in the veterinary community.

4 mins

Research led by a University of Cambridge scholar upsets established norms on impact of climate.

5 mins

MSD’s Bovilis Rotavec Corona now licensed to boost antibodies against F5 (K99) and F41 E coli adhesins.

3 mins

International Canine Health Awards 2023 – organised by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, and underwritten by the Vernon and Shirley Hill Foundation – are open to vets, students and scientists.

6 mins

November 2022

A vet who made fraudulent claims worth more than £13,000 will undergo supervision over the next two years in what a disciplinary committee acknowledged was an “exceptional” move.

7 mins

Visited by more than 5,200 delegates, 300 speakers and 320 exhibitors, feedback hailed the latest edition as one of the best to date.

8 mins

Vets and RVNs are being urged to put themselves forward for roles on RCVS council and VN council when annual contests take place in the spring.

6 mins

Robin Hargreaves’ plea came as sector leaders discussed adapting to help clients cope with rising costs, amid fears for the future of some practices.

14 mins

Group says its wants to maintain momentum in progressing responsible use of antibiotics across its sites, as data shows steady reduction of prescribed antibiotics across UK practices.

7 mins

Trainetics is planning to launch its human factors course in January with delegates getting the chance to use a flight simulator used to train commercial airline pilots as part of the course.

8 mins

More than 300 delegates attended for career development stories, TED-style talks and discussions with vet professionals, with money raised with a charity art auction and book showcase of artists and writers.

6 mins

A leading academic has praised the “commendable” approach of a new veterinary group – the Progressive Veterinary Association – which has vowed to put animal welfare first.

12 mins

Nearly half of respondents to the British Veterinary Receptionist Association’s annual members’ survey said they did not feel they were paid fairly in their role.

7 mins

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say referrals to their initiatives to help pet owners fleeing domestic violence have soared by nearly 60% this year.

5 mins

The stark message was delivered in a robust debate on proposed reforms at the London Vet Show.

14 mins

There are renewed calls for UK and EU leaders to enter substantial negotiations to maintain the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland beyond the end of this year.

6 mins

Katia Marioni-Henry is heading up the new neurology and neurosurgery service, which started dealing with cases last month at the Vets Now Hospital in Glasgow.

7 mins

Harrison Family Vets has expanded its services into the north-east with the opening of its fourth practice in just over a year.

6 mins