April 2023

Two-year-old Frida suffered injuries including pelvic fractures, significant intra-abdominal bruising and a urethral rupture, and was worked on by three teams at RVC Small Animal Referrals.

5 mins

Officials say court injunctions could be sought in the most extreme cases under a new “zero tolerance” approach to the problem.

12 mins

Hannah Davies becomes the organisation’s second appointed staff member and will lead the development of new sustainability support materials for the sector.

5 mins

Officials estimate more than 300,000 meals have been provided so far, but are pleading for more producers to get involved.

7 mins

Newly published policy says weeks-based requirements for training placements should be abolished.

5 mins

If you’re looking for a new vet, don’t miss Vet Times Jobs’ ground-breaking event next week (27 April).

4 mins

Orthopaedic surgeon Nic Woodbridge has become site lead at Cambridgeshire hospital. 

5 mins

Feline Hypertension Awareness Month begins in May, with practices urged to carry out routine blood pressure checks in cats aged seven or older.

5 mins

Following a 10-year review, vet school is commended for upholding high recruitment standards and practices, and providing CPD opportunities to its researchers.

5 mins

A new campaign, demanding an end to the controversial policy in England, has been launched by Badger Trust, as the dispute about its impact shows little sign of being settled.

13 mins

Anna Threlfall has already exceeded her aim to raise £1,000 for Vetlife – even before she sets out on the 26-mile course this weekend.

3 mins

Samantha Webster, director of clinical operations for the Joii Pet Care app, said she fears the benefits of such platforms – to both professionals and clients – are not being fully highlighted.

11 mins

The VSC has launched the project, which it hopes will address what it sees as the lack of available information about the cost of placements for businesses that welcome students.

5 mins

A team at Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center has developed the test, which researchers claim is more sensitive and allows vets to more accurately measure treatment responses to the disease.

5 mins

Some of the UK’s biggest veterinary companies have been told they need to make “swift changes” after huge disparities in pay between male and female staff.

14 mins

Village Vet Hampstead says membership of the accreditation scheme will help its continuing development.

5 mins

Applications will close next month, with new board members due to take up their roles in the autumn.

4 mins

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.

5 mins

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.

5 mins

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

4 mins