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VN struck off for drinking alcohol while at work

Nicola Buttler did not attend her RCVS veterinary nurse disciplinary committee hearing, having stated in advance she was not going to engage with the process.

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£100k investment earns practice Cat Friendly Clinic award

A north-east veterinary practice has achieved the Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic award from International Cat Care.

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Scottish CPD to be ‘king of the castle’

The old will blend with the new at the Scottish Vet Fair 2017, when cutting-edge technology and advances in clinical practice will be showcased inside a 16th century castle.

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Funding for EMS ‘huge step forward’ for UK vet students

Veterinary courses can now be considered as “long course” degrees in England, therefore increasing the loan available to students.

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Human and animal welfare link highlighted at symposium

The importance of the human-companion animal bond was explored at the sixth Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)-RVC Symposium on Animal Welfare and Behaviour.

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RCVS DC finds no ‘serious’ misconduct against vet

The RCVS disciplinary committee has ended an inquiry against a Hampshire-based vet after it found no case of “serious” professional misconduct against him – despite finding the majority of charges against him proved.

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Criticism as Scottish MSPs agree to tail docking amendment

The BVA says it is “appalled” at the vote by legislators to reintroduce the tail docking of certain classes of working dogs in Scotland.

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BEVA ‘proud’ of horse vets for safeguarding equine welfare

BEVA has defended the work equine vets do to safeguard horse welfare, stating “profit must not be confused with a lack of passion”.

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Appointment sparks new era for north-east practice

A vet appointment has hailed the start of a new era for a Northumberland town’s oldest veterinary practice.

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    The next generation: are your new graduates going to sink or swim?

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    Don’t fear tuition fees

    Fresh out of vet school, Jordan Sinclair questions why such a big emphasis is put on fees incurred during degrees rather than the real challenge – staying afloat.

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