Figures from the Zoetis Parasite Watch Scheme, now in its seventh year, show worm patterns changing annually.

Practice group is investing £90,000 into a fund to help support 10 students at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. 

The Veterinary Academy Series will see specialists from the vet school deliver evidence-based knowledge through new semester-based CPD series. 

While the latest SPVS Salary Survey shows the median annual pay rise for full-time vets was £3,000 in 2021 – a 7% salary increase on the previous year – locum vets saw their rates rise by a staggering 36% to £41 per hour during the same period.

VetChoir UK to make virtual recording with singers contributing cash as well as their voices to the effort. 

RCVS has set up a working party, and will invite representatives of other bodies, to look at provisions to allow for a more inclusive approach to training and hiring vets and VNs.

“I think all the vet schools realise that widening participation is really important – and hopefully my book can play a role in that” – Lorna Clark, Pinfold Vets.

Feline specialists Sam Taylor and Sarah Caney are teaming up to offer the live, online, case and discussion-based course in May.

BVA guide, which vets can use in conversations with young people considering vet school, addresses issues about grades, lack of veterinary background, work experience and applying more than once.

A full list of items that can be donated has been put together by British Veterinary Professionals for Ukraine, which is still also welcoming cash donations. 

Caernarfon-based vet Anke Hill has been removed from the register after being sentenced to 19 years in prison for taking a “key part” in the kidnapping of a child at knifepoint.

Katy Wetz and Laura-Jayne Pattinson, alumni of the RVC, are part of a four-woman team raising charity money by taking part in Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

Company has developed awareness-raising materials for practices to use to make pet owners aware of common spring dangers.

Research conducted by VET Festival and Veterinary Management Group shows 76% across professions describe well-being as “reasonable” or “very good”, with progress made on supporting practice staff.

Joint letter, published in Vet Times, says an increase in worm and worm-like parasites has been observed in dogs imported from southern and eastern Europe.

Judges have gone through more than 22,000 nominations to select 15 finalists with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester on 24 March. 

“[Vetlife] are a trusted and confidential service to many of our employees, and our donation will help provide support to those they serve so well” – Lisa King, IVC Evidensia.

“The flexibility and concern for staff welfare, along with creating a real work-life balance, has really helped me gain a greater balance between family life and work” – Vicky Fraser.