March 2016

Leading surgeon to speak at free CPD event

The manifestation of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is the subject of an upcoming free talk by London Vet Specialists’ Janet Kovak McClaran, one of the world’s leading soft tissue surgeons.

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Animal welfare theme for official vets event

"Animal welfare – the role of the OV" is the theme of the second official veterinarian (OV) conference, set to take place on 29-30 September.

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Ex-vet’s fourth bid to be restored to register fails

A former vet has had his fourth successive application to be restored to the register dismissed by the RCVS disciplinary committee.

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RCVS council elects new junior vice-president

Stephen May has been elected the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' junior vice-president for 2016-17.

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BBC casting call for vet to front TV series

The BBC is looking for vets who might be interested in becoming an expert TV presenter.

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Antibiotic Guardians: have you pledged yet?

The veterinary sector is being urged to take part in Public Health England’s Antibiotic Guardian … more

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Extra time for vets wanting advanced practitioner status

Veterinary surgeons who wish to gain the RCVS advanced practitioner status have been given extra … more

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Royal College ethics panel looking for candidates

Veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons who wish to serve as members of the RCVS Ethics … more

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Vets save cat skewered by car antenna

A veterinary team could not believe their eyes when they removed a 27cm car antenna … more

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Elisabetta becomes RCVS zoological medicine specialist

Elisabetta Mancinelli has become an RCVS specialist in zoological medicine (small mammal). Dr Mancinelli, one … more

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Ground-breaking open-heart surgery performed at RVC

The first ever open-heart surgery to treat a stenotic tricuspid valve in a dog has … more

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New guidance for vets involved in RSPCA prosecutions

Vets will be required to attend all RSPCA actions to seize suspected abused animals and … more

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Two-day CPD course to improve elderly cat care

A course aimed at helping vets and veterinary nurses improve their knowledge of elderly cat … more

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BSAVA publishes guide to compulsory microchipping

A 20-page guide has been produced for veterinary practices navigating the upcoming compulsory canine microchipping … more

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Chance to quiz RCVS on ‘big issues’ at BSAVA Congress

The RCVS will promote its new Practice Standards Scheme and upcoming ethics review panel trial … more

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Warm welcome for EU legislation to streamline animal welfare laws

British vets have welcomed an EU law that clarifies complex legislation around animal health, disease … more

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Cushing’s syndrome CPD seminars announced

Dechra Veterinary Products is to unveil support tools to help veterinary professionals diagnose and treat … more

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Front page prompts meeting into tick-borne diseases

A meeting has been organised to discuss the implications of a new, tick-borne disease confirmed … more

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Recurring cases focus for small animal congress

The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) Small Animal Congress 2016 will … more

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Vet’s fourth appeal to be restored to register

A vet removed from the register 20 years ago will make his fourth attempt to … more

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