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.

VN Georgina Hills takes over as president from Richard Casey, who becomes senior vice-president, with Stuart Saunders becoming junior vice-president.

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.

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.

A second-generation Ukrainian vet is coordinating a massive relief effort to send vital medical supplies to help save lives of civilians injured following brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Vets4Pets Project Listen report shows almost half of veterinary professionals are struggling with work-life balance while 40% described personal well-being as “not that good” or “poor”.

Delegates will be able to listen to a range of talks from expert speakers and gain eight hours of CPD.

Association makes offer as a “gesture of support” and advises members of the UK profession wanting to support refugees to donate to charities, such as the British Red Cross and UNICEF.  

Ideas in RCVS’ Workforce Summit report also include mandatory interpersonal skill CPD courses and developing ways to prioritise workloads.

Paragon Veterinary Referrals in West Yorkshire has been awarded bronze by Investors in the Environment – and has plans to go for silver and green next.

Live event to run in Liverpool from 7 to 10 September with virtual stream also available and access to all content for a further six months to all in-person attendees. 

The one-day workshop – taking place before BSAVA Congress kicks off on Thursday 24 March – will be led by vet Lidiia Alaverdova.