August 2022

Royal Canin, in association with Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify, is running weekly evening sessions throughout the month to aid conversations on mental health and well-being in the professions.

4 mins

Study finds a majority of respondents described themselves as uncomfortable tackling certain work activities ā€“ but author argues the pandemic has taught them "invaluable" skills.

13 mins

Surgery saves the remaining eye of a three-year-old bulldog that otherwise faced a life of blindness.

4 mins

Researchers hope to find ways of improving performance sustainability as they believe decisions made in the early part of horsesā€™ lives can make them more vulnerable to injury and disease later.

6 mins

Ahead of the 31st anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act, BVA president says ā€œa complete overhaulā€ of legislation is needed now.

7 mins

The Tuk's Law group is seeking a legal requirement for vets to check that a person presenting an otherwise healthy animal for euthanasia is registered on its microchip.

13 mins

Nearly one in four of all cats being taken to UK vets are not having all their welfare needs met, a survey of vets has suggested.

4 mins

Almost 40% of cats included in the research were found to have hypertension, based on current guidelines, as one author said the disease remains "underdiagnosed".

13 mins

A three-unit course is available online that officials say will offer globally applicable advice for how to administer jabs to cats and dogs.

3 mins

Vet Laura Muir is the toast of Scotland once more after scooping two medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham ā€“ but her season isnā€™t done yet.

5 mins

The association has produced a range of resources aimed at encouraging employers to consider whether flexible working might improve job satisfaction among their employees.

6 mins

Vet-Al, which offers virtual services through the Joii Pet Care app, has backed reforms that would relax the current rules on remote prescribing.

13 mins

Two-year-old cat makes miracle recovery after being taken to specialist centre with horrendous injuries, including a prolapsed eye, degloved jaw andĀ multiple maxillofacial fractures.

8 mins

The Pet Food Manufacturersā€™ Association event on 21 September aims to highlight knowledge on parrot nutrition and welfare, and identify key educational messages and the latest scientific research.

4 mins

One of the UKā€™s biggest livestock practices has teamed up with a national charity to promote countryside access for children.

5 mins

Vets in the north-east have received some practical insights into how to tackle some of the biggest marine animal emergencies.

3 mins

A vet who completed a 1,300-mile ride from John oā€™ Groats to Landā€™s End has already raised three times her initial target for charity ā€“ and her travelling days may not be over yet.

8 mins

Jo Malone, along with members of her family and team, joined John Gibson and his wife Isobel for a leg of their 1,200-mile walk to raise awareness and funds to help prevent suicides in the veterinary sector.Ā 

5 mins

Professionals with specific knowledge of veterinary nursing, career development, marketing, HR and financial issues are being urged to come forward.

3 mins

July 2022

British Veterinary Union chairperson Suzanna Hudson-Cooke said recent pay increases in the sector were inadequate and revealed members were already reporting staff giving up their jobs because of rising costs.

13 mins