November 2024

End users of company’s veterinary surface disinfectant to be given scientific and clinical insights.

4 mins

First-of-its kind cartridge-based diagnostic tool, OptiCell, is now available for pre-sale in the UK with installations expected to start in January 2025.

5 mins

Senior RCVS official tells session delegates “now is the time” to draw up concrete proposals for professional feedback.

5 mins

Former RCVS president Lord Sandy Trees warns sector could be at risk of destruction, but argues vet professionals could play major role in shaping debates.

9 mins

Twelve college alumni make roster of 2024’s outstanding veterinary professionals, which were honoured at ceremony at London Vet Show today.

5 mins

The forum was created by Webinar Vet founder Anthony Chadwick who has announced the fourth edition will be held in Montpellier from 11 to 13 June 2025.

5 mins

Team at Royal Zoological Society of Scotland blames fireworks for death of baby red panda Roxie – and “cannot rule out” same noise also played part in death of her mother Ginger five days earlier.

5 mins

UK Pet Food is planning other initiatives it hopes will help reduce the growing problem of pet obesity.

4 mins

Police and the Food Standards Agency are continuing their inquiries, although officials stress there is no current safety risk to the public.

3 mins

UK and international speakers to present an array of subjects in 28 theatres across two days.

7 mins

The issue is a key part of the agenda at this week’s London Vet Show after new figures revealed many neurodivergent vets do not feel supported in their workplace.

5 mins

Registration for badge collection opens at 7am tomorrow (14 November) and Friday.

3 mins

Fewer than third of vets feel they consistently enjoy a good work-life balance, according to new survey.

9 mins

Galedin Vets premises in the Scottish Borders will be more than twice the size of the current building when it opens on Monday 18 November.

3 mins

“Rising loan amounts will deter talented prospective students from pursuing studies in veterinary sciences and will further increase disparity between those for whom it is financially viable” – Association of Veterinary Students.

9 mins

Practice bosses advised to plan now for increases to their national insurance contributions, and the national living wage, before they come into force next spring.

9 mins

Move comes as a campaign group warns that plans for the latest round of culling activity mean it is likely badgers will become extinct in several parts of England.

10 mins

The research has been approved by the RCVS ethics review panel and has been launched to reveal the impact of outside influences on the clinical advice given by veterinary surgeons to clients. 

3 mins

A professional accused of performing operations that were outside his competence levels has pledged he will never seek to return to practice.

5 mins

Latest veterinary degree programme also attracting interest from outside Scotland, with third of all applications for 2025-26 academic year from elsewhere.

9 mins