January 2021

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative has provided ÂŁ20,000 to commission a study into the impact of moral injury across the veterinary professions.

5 mins

December 2020

In a Vet Times exclusive, Daniella Dos Santos and BVA president James Russell pay tribute to vets across the UK and rally the troops ahead of another “difficult year”.

9 mins

Choir of veterinary professionals and their families premieres first performances online, with all rehearsals and recordings carried out remotely over Zoom.

8 mins

College issues fresh guidance and flow charts on its website to offer advice to veterinary practices about what they can do in four nations as lockdowns and tiers expand.

8 mins

Defra launches eight-week consultation and says law could be introduced in England as early as next year.

8 mins

After tougher restrictions – including a new Tier 4 for England – were introduced to help curb a virulent new COVID-19 variant, RCVS and BVA contact CVOs to ensure advice to vets is in line with rules in all four nations.

6 mins

Prospective candidates for both councils have until 31 January 2021 to put themselves forward for the elections.

9 mins

“As veterinary professionals, we all need reminding from time to time about how amazing we all are and how important it is that we are kind to themselves” – Katie Ford.

5 mins

The three-year programme – with the option of a fourth year to gain an honours qualification – will allow students to achieve RVN status and a licence to practice.

5 mins

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon recognised as gold level cat clinic by International Society of Feline Medicine soon after ÂŁ3 million redevelopment of Swindon hospital.

4 mins

David Martin – one of the driving forces behind IVC Evidensia’s new scheme to increase reporting rates of NAIs – says profession needs to do more to support clinicians and realise a “proper problem” exists.

7 mins

Graduates of the university’s Master’s in Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing course toasted their achievement in an online celebration.

3 mins

The vet nurses each won a lifestyle subscription box after taking part in NexGard Spectra competition at the BVNA’s This Is Us 2020 event.

4 mins

“We are really proud to be the school of veterinary nursing to have put forward the first SVN through their apprenticeship end point assessment with Central Qualifications” – Lisa Bugh of Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing.

4 mins

More than 1,200 delegates from 37 different countries attend online Vets Now ECC Virtual Congress.

5 mins

November 2020

RCVS’ ViVet innovation programme hosting interactive session on 2 December to introduce how process can be used in veterinary practice.

4 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is hosting a live and exclusive online event to bring festive cheer to homes of veterinary professionals.

3 mins

The awards, now in their sixth year, recognise individuals in the industry who go beyond the call of duty and make a real difference to the animals they care for.

6 mins

Sophie Jenkins named Rabbit Vet of the Year and Nicky Leech wins Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year title at first ever Burgess Excel Vet Awards.

8 mins

Lime Trees Vets delayed a planned re-opening of its Cheadle clinic to provide a centre where students could sit their exams.

4 mins