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.
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.
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 first group of vets to take part in a programme that aims to support GP career development have started their training, with more expected to follow soon.
Progressive Veterinary Association says it remains uneasy both about the basis of the new guidance, which is due to be implemented from 1 September, and its potential effects.