Officials say two deals do not meet legal criteria for investigation, but initial rulings on 15 others are still expected to be issued next month.

Laura Macfarlane has stepped up to a new senior role at North Downs Specialist Referrals, where she has been a familiar face for the past seven years.

A special session examining common emergency cases and how to handle them is on the agenda at the Birmingham event next month.

George back up to speed following surgery to realign his spinal cord at Oakwood Veterinary Referrals. 

Three senior appointments have already been announced for the 36,000 sq ft facility, which bosses say will be able to provide care for up to 10,000 pets a year.

Analysis commissioned by the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock has called for broader communication and co-operation on the virus, and researchers say the vet sector has a critical role.

Malcolm Morley has warned the profession to “get its house in order” after new figures showed several firms have huge discrepancies in median pay.

Survey estimates UK now has 38 million pets, but proportion of households with one has fallen from 62% in 2022 to 57% now – equating to around 1.2 million fewer UK homes with a pet than last year.

The York-based firm has acquired three more practice groups, doubling its presence in the republic.

Vets were forced to remove both of two-year-old Stan’s eyes, which ruptured after the incident, but he is now recovering at home after multiple operations.

The Government has dismissed fears the bill could be scrapped or watered down, despite a former secretary of state joining veterinary and charity leaders in expressing doubts about its future. 

The extended link-up is set to herald the development of a new veterinary medicine degree, the first to be offered in Singapore.

A new video has been released in support of continent-wide efforts to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the veterinary sector.

Former BVA and BCVA leader hailed as one of the “true greats” of the veterinary profession as news of his death is confirmed.

The college’s designated new president and treasurer have been named, but the election for another senior role is on hold.

The TV personality, well known for his association with the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, died “unexpectedly” yesterday, aged 67.

Deadline extended to 30 September for fund launched following a Food Standards Agency investigation into an outbreak that killed more than 350 cats.