July 2016

Clarity urged on EU workers’ UK jobs post Brexit

Steps are being taken to protect the status of EU vets and vet nurses living and working in the UK following the result of the EU referendum.

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Cutting edge technique cures heart conditions in dogs

Pioneering vets at Davies Veterinary Specialists have teamed up with human doctors to use a cutting edge technique to cure dogs with life-threatening heart conditions.

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Course to help overseas graduates prepare for UK practice

A two-day course aimed at helping vets and VNs who graduated abroad prepare for UK practice life has been confirmed for September.

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Course offers budding vets a taste of farm animal practice

Aspiring vets from across the UK and Europe will soon get a taste of veterinary medicine via a short course in Wales.

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Pioneering wildlife campaigner and Tiggywinkles founder dies

Les Stocker, founder of the world's first bespoke hedgehog unit and an honorary associate of the RCVS, has died aged 73.

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Petition looks to boost mental health support for graduates

A national petition has been launched calling on the RCVS to provide adequate support for new graduates and reduce suicide rates.

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Tick-borne disease initiative aiming for ‘one voice’ advice

A project to produce a consensus statement on the growing tick-borne disease risk to animals and humans has been launched.

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XLEquine preventive health care campaign launched

XLEquine has launched a campaign designed to raise awareness of preventive health care among its members.

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Invitation to attend AHDB research workshop

Veterinary professionals will be able to learn about the range of research conducted by AHDB Beef and Lamb at a forthcoming event.

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Vet/VN Futures action plans aim to ‘bring about change’

The “critical” Vet Futures and VN Futures action plans – designed to shape the profession and allow it to thrive in an increasingly uncertain future – have been unveiled.

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BSAVA introduces its Master’s in Clinical Veterinary Research

Vets keen to answer clinical questions with confidence can now complete a master's by research, BSAVA academic director Frances Barr has announced.

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‘Outdated’ view of profession needs laying to rest – BVU

The British Veterinary Union (BVU) has urged vets not to play down intense stress or accept it as a normal aspect of the profession.

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Vets advised about rabbit haemorrhagic disease vaccine

Vets attempting to tackle cases of RHD2 in rabbits have a new weapon in their armoury, a leading veterinary advisor has said.

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Trio of speakers confirmed for OV conference

Speakers for this year's Official Veterinarian Conference have been announced.

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Insurance company expands preferred vet network

Britain's second largest pet insurer has almost doubled the number of veterinary partners to sign up to its preferred referral network.

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Charity bike ride in honour of pioneering vet

The life of a veterinarian who founded one of the UK’s first practice groups will be remembered via a charity event.

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Trauma surgeon warns about blasé attitude to bite wounds

Vets should take bite wounds more seriously as they can often be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to injury.

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RVC study investigates progression of osteoarthritis

Work by the Royal Veterinary College's skeletal biology group has been showcased at an event highlighting key publications from the past year.

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BBSRC provides big data funding boost

The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) has been awarded ÂŁ700,000 from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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Vet group invests thousands in dedicated cat unit

A ÂŁ100,000 feline-only unit to improve the welfare and health of stressed out cats has opened in the north-east of England.

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