Holly Kernot

Holly KernotHolly Kernot graduated from Middlesex University in 2009 with a First Class BA(Hons) in Journalism. She went on to attain the National Council for the Training of Journalists news writing exams before securing my first job as a newspaper reporter in Yorkshire.
Holly worked as a PR officer for a variety of charities and organisations including the NHS and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust before returning to reporting at VBD.
Tel: 01733 383562  •  email: [email protected]

October 2019

"This decision recognises the huge investment in veterinary education made by the university and the quality of the education that we offer." - Chris Proudman, Surrey veterinary school.

3 mins

A team from Eastgate Vets in Suffolk reached speeds of more than 120mph during a daring skydive to raise £1,800 for charity.

3 mins

Marcia Kirk was believed to be one of the first in the UK to qualify as a registered animal nursing auxiliary – the role that later led to the title of veterinary nurse.

4 mins

A collaboration between Pirbright, the universities of Oxford and Reading, and Diamond Light Source – has led to the development of the vaccine.

4 mins

The BVRA has called on veterinary practices across the country to share social media content highlighting the importance of their reception teams.

6 mins

September 2019

Linnaeus trains almost 100 “mental health first aiders” in a bid to proactively deal with such problems in the veterinary world.

3 mins

Jane Davidson plans to research roots of veterinary medicine in UK, including the reasons for, and effects of, Veterinary Surgeons Act of 1881 as part of new PhD.

5 mins

Veterinary group raises £40,000 for charity in memory of a much-loved and sorely missed team member – despite setting out to raise £3,000.

5 mins

Village Vets in Formby, Liverpool, stages its annual fun dog show for eighth time and raises £1,100 for The Samaritans.

4 mins

Guest host Holly Kernot takes advantage of her "Access All Areas" BEVA pass to grab a word with Neil Hudson and Roly Owers after the event’s first panel discussion on Brexit.

1 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim plans one of the largest biotechnology production sites for veterinary medicines in Europe, increasing capacity for vital antigens and vaccines.

5 mins

Norwich pair passed their RVN qualifications first time while juggling new jobs, house moves, marriage and childbirth.

5 mins

Graduates from St George's University in Grenada will now be eligible to practise in the UK without further examination.

5 mins

Panellists speaking at BEVA Congress’ Moral Maze discussion reiterated serious concerns about remote prescribing and the issues around duty of care.

6 mins

Familiar face on farms for 50 years, Eddie Campbell is as dedicated as ever, and has no plans to retire.

5 mins

A refreshed RUMA task force – consisting of 10 livestock groups – is expected to agree new antibiotic reduction targets by the end of the year.

5 mins

UK charity uses awareness day to highlight its ongoing work, including its current research on understanding how tumours spread in dogs.

6 mins

New checklist aims to help owners make informed decisions about any potential health and behavioural issues they may encounter before buying a kitten.

4 mins

"The event went really well; overall we had more guinea pigs come to see us at the practice than rabbits during rabbit week." – event organiser, RVN Olivia Coulton.

4 mins

New scheme will see equine graduates supported by mentors via workshops and discussion forums to help them develop their careers.

3 mins

“These awards reflect BEVA’s recognition of and support for significant accomplishments by equine vets, and others involved in horse health and welfare, and it is a privilege to present them” – Renate Weller, outgoing president.

5 mins

The new survey, aimed at vet practice employees, seeks to find out the profession’s view on staff bringing their dogs to work, and how it affects morale and well-being.

6 mins

Pirbright and The Roslin Institute have launched the Immunological Toolbox website – a central database of reagents and a platform for information exchange.

4 mins

Sheila Potter, 70, has just completed her bronze, silver and gold accreditation from the British Veterinary Receptionist Association.

4 mins

Michelle Haddrell used a variety of craft items to create an eye-catching notice board to promote a charity dog walk in aid of Streetvet tomorrow (14 September).

5 mins

Multi-boarded specialist to lead one of the UK's top radiation oncology specialist teams at trust's small animal referral centre in Newmarket.

3 mins

Online version of new evidenced-based textbook launched at BEVA Congress by The Donkey Sanctuary to help vets tackle dentistry issues in donkeys.

4 mins

The College of Animal Welfare will become the first training provider to deliver the Vetskill Level 4 Certificate for Suitably Qualified Persons.

4 mins

Vets and vet nurses who qualified outside the EU have been welcomed into the RCVS during a special ceremony held at Belgravia House in London.

5 mins

A team from Mission Rabies hopes to raise £20,000 for a vaccination programme after driving a tiny tuk-tuk over an extreme off-road course.

4 mins