January 2020

BVA president Daniella Dos Santos discusses some of the association’s key objectives for 2020, including increasing diversity within the profession and tackling workforce retention.

5 mins

State of the art referral centre awarded four “outstanding” ratings in RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.

4 mins

Members of the profession can still nominate a colleague or their own practice up until 16 January.

2 mins

December 2019

CPD event featured speakers from east of England IVC Evidensia practices and dental specialist Gerhard Putter.

3 mins

College publishes new advice and guidance about changes to CPD requirements in 2020 and its new 1CPD platform.

5 mins

Vets and VNs have raised concerns in a new survey about the way the nation’s rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed.

5 mins

Myerscough unveils memorial plaque for veterinarian who was responsible for training thousands of veterinary nurses.

3 mins

Workshop that included meditation and yoga was offered to Beechwood Vets’ practice teams from across Leeds.

3 mins

The RCVS has issued a final call for nominations for its 2020 RCVS Awards and Honours as the deadline is less than a month away.

7 mins

“...this type of treatment is used by a large proportion of [US] practices to improve their patients’ health and well-being, and I saw first hand how it can really help” – RVN Lauren Keenan.

3 mins

New, experienced and aspiring head veterinary nurses and practice managers invited to 2020 CPD event.

3 mins

Pets undergoing operations at Laurels Veterinary Surgery are keeping warm thanks to VN’s sock-knitting mum.

3 mins

Xenotransfusion buys time to find perfect blood match for four-week old kitten from its own species.

4 mins

“I am very proud of my achievements – not just for me, but also for the practice” – Dawn Prime, Wherry Veterinary Group.

2 mins

November 2019

Minster Vets is appealing for owners so it can compile a list of potential blood donors, so Pet Blood Bank can run sessions at the practice.

6 mins

Company behind ProPlan FortiFlora range is urging veterinary professionals to assess the evidence supporting the probiotics they recommend.

9 mins

TVM UK is running a competition to promote dangers to pets in run-up to Christmas and offering restaurant vouchers to winning practice.

4 mins

Veterinary surgeons and RVNs urged to help shape future of their professions by putting themselves forward for election in 2020.

6 mins

RVN creates Monopoly-themed display board for pet owners to flag dangers posed during the festive period.

4 mins

Some of the most influential organisations in the UK veterinary profession have come together for a landmark collaboration on evidence-based veterinary medicine.

5 mins