March 2022

Vets4Pets Project Listen report shows almost half of veterinary professionals are struggling with work-life balance while 40% described personal well-being as ā€œnot that goodā€ or ā€œpoorā€.

8 mins

February 2022

Vets must renew their registration; declare any convictions, cautions or adverse findings; and confirm they have complied with CPD requirements in 2021 before the deadline.

5 mins

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe is guaranteeing the procedure for a year in what it describes as an industry-leading first.

5 mins

Practice group issues statement after Competition and Markets Authority reports ā€œserious competition concernsā€ following investigation into CVS merger with The Vet.

7 mins

The CVS Groupā€™s completed purchase of The Vet could now be referred for an in-depth investigation after regulator found that the deal raised competition concerns.

6 mins

ā€œThis promotes the sharing of knowledge and a wider application of clinically relevant findings that can contribute to making a better world for petsā€ ā€“Ā Luisa De Risio, Linnaeus.

5 mins

Ryan Davies and Robert Hamilton hope their new venture, a roving graduate mentoring business, will provide much-needed support to new vets ā€“ helping shrink the gap between grads and senior clinicians.Ā 

11 mins

Worldā€™s largest employee-owned veterinary practice has added Abbotsley Vets in Kent to the group.

6 mins

ā€œI think that if you really want to achieve anything, go for it. I did not think I would be in this position 5 years ago, let alone 10 or 15 years ago. If you strive for something you can achieve itā€ ā€“ Sophie Hadfield.

7 mins

Scheme launched by CVS Group offers funding of up to Ā£25,000 for up to three years to support clinical research and has received its first round of applications from students and researchers nationwide.

11 mins

Napo said plans will be some of the most comprehensive in the UK and include extensive dental cover to help pet owners ā€œcare for their beloved pets from tooth to tailā€.

3 mins

Vet team created climate-conscious cookbook, increased recycling efforts, and held raffles to raise money for children and young people mental health charity CHUMS.

5 mins

ā€œWe are pleased that we are able to keep fees static for a second year running, while maintaining a strong programme of strategic projectsā€¦ā€ ā€“ RCVS treasurer Niall Connell.

4 mins

January 2022

Harrison Family Vets opens doors on new practice in Kingswinford, West Midlands, following Ā£300,000 investment to add to first premises near Reading.

6 mins

Calder Vets awarded the accreditations from the RCVS as part of its Practice Standards Scheme after the group demonstrated a range of strong standards across all of its sites.

3 mins

The royal college will move to Clerkenwell following the sale of its previous Westminster base last year.

10 mins

North Downs Specialist Referrals in Surrey has received a green award from Investors in the Environment, the national scheme for businesses working to reduce their carbon footprint.

6 mins

Partnership with Japan-based biopharmaceutical firm MabGenesis aims to discover therapeutic antibodies in dogs using its technology platforms, and then develop them for the veterinary market.

3 mins

Mark Tabachnik will work with IVC Evidensia to help shape the future of its equine vets team.

4 mins

ā€œMuch-neededā€ facelift for St-David Veterinary Centre in Pentwyn, Cardiff includes modernised reception, extra consult room, x-ray room and dental suite ā€“ plus separate cat-only waiting area.

5 mins