Worldwide pharmaceutical company grew by 5% “in highly competitive market”, with net sales of €4.12 billion (£3.55 billion), and success in swine vaccine and its parasiticide Nexgard for dogs.

Success for group’s green initiative, which has seen close to a tonne of masks, gloves and aprons recycled since launch in October.

“Closer collaboration will improve the chances for the tens of thousands of orphans that we’ll see in the coming months” – Wildlife Aid Foundation.

“Being part of IVC will allow us to help even more pets, and to continue to work positively and collaboratively with the veterinary profession...” – Mark Boddy, PawSquad.

Employees of 125-year-old Pennard Vets in Kent become shareholders in the business and take a share of profits – plus the practice stays independent.

Kernow Veterinary Group wins silver Health Workplace award from Cornwall County Council for its efforts in helping to safeguard staff welfare.

Pet Cremation Services has joined York-based group as it continues its expansion plans.

Jo Thorne organises weekly yoga sessions to support health and well-being of colleagues during latest COVID-19 lockdown.

Developed to raise awareness of the negative effects of feeding pets too many treats, the campaign offers a suite of tools and resources to aid owners and veterinary teams.

Practice Standards Scheme assessments were suspended during last year’s lockdown, but despite the UK being back under similar restrictions, the RCVS is continuing to undertake inspections of those practices in the scheme, albeit remotely.

Specialist hospital boosts funds of charity Dogs On The Streets, which helps dogs belonging to the homeless community.

Images of dogs have been projected on to some of London’s most famous landmarks as YuMOVE says thank you to the UK’s canine companions.

Equity firm Silver Lake and Nestlé invest around £3 billion in IVC Evidensia, valuing Europe’s biggest vet group at around £10.7 billion.

Business consultancy donates 20 laptops, tablets and PCs to its local parish council for distribution to children trying to learn from home without their own computer.

Team of 50-plus receptionists at Westway Veterinary Group celebrate earning fully accredited status with British Veterinary Receptionist Association.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health extends its PetNatter programme to help practices engage better with clients.

Improvement plans for Gilmoor Vets’ Park Veterinary Clinic will double its size and allow more treatments for city’s pet owners.