Staff at Beechwood Veterinary Group in Leeds had to perform life-saving surgery on Staffordshire bull terrier Jess after a stick lodged down her throat – narrowly missing her heart and other arteries.

Staff at University of Bristol and Langford Vets have created a “virtual patient” to help third-year students on their emergency rotations.

Three winners were recognised at the ceremony, which was held as BEVA marked the successful return of live events with its congress in Birmingham from 5 to 7 September.

Mental health and well-being platform has been specifically created by veterinary community to provide tailored support.

Jon Wray back at West Midlands flagship small animal hospital 20 years after his original stint.

Association is staging profession’s first major return to face-to-face learning since start of pandemic, with its hybrid event continuing today in Birmingham.

Huw Griffiths, clinical director at Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire, will take over as president from Lucy Grieve on Monday (6 September) in a ceremony at BEVA Conference in Birmingham.

Shorter journey times, ban on live animal exports for slaughter and stricter rules on moving animals in extreme temperatures are all part of Government reforms. 

The team at The Vet Clinic in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, has been using recent case of Maggie, who presented with 30cm stick lodged under her muscle and skin, to warn other clients of dangers.

Tess was brought into ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists with coughing and lethargy, with CT scan revealing large mass occupying entire cranial mediastinum.

IVC Evidensia is increasing support for vets and VNs undertaking clinical research across its network.

Association will be among the first off the mark with a post-pandemic in-person event in October.

Team at VetPartners take part in a 5km challenge in July and August to raise thousands of pounds for Pets As Therapy.

Mr Farthing says he and members of his charity’s veterinary team – along with truck filled with rescue animals – were inside the airport, but ejected into Kabul after deadly terror explosions.

Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep group launches a six-step guide on parasite risk assessment, tests and treatments, and best practice.

VetPartners is inviting anyone who wants to assist to complete a short questionnaire before 31 August.

BVA in Northern Ireland had fed into the earlier consultations, and says it is “disappointing” launch document “makes no mention of the role of the veterinary profession” in future policy plans.

Infection couldn’t be ruled out in Jack Russell terrier with consolidated right cranial lung lobe, but thanks to veterinary help and Alpine air, she’s scaled heights to full recovery.