December 2020

Devon-based practice North Park Veterinary Group named winner in “Animal Health, Agriculture and Food Supply” category of awards that reward innovation in efforts to prevent overuse and unnecessary use of antibiotics.

6 mins

“We are delighted to welcome our new colleagues, and these fantastic and highly respected referral practices, into the Linnaeus family…” – Bart Johnson, Linnaeus chief executive.

5 mins

November 2020

Westway Veterinary Group has taken over lease to a neighbouring building, allowing it to expand its inpatient facilities for dogs.

5 mins

The IVC Evidensia Welfare Group has produced training for staff that includes webinars and a series of posters to highlight signs of non-accidental injury.

9 mins

“We are working to make the transition seamless and believe that our new customers will be delighted at the expanded range of functionality our portal offers them” - Andy Taylor of Premier Vet Alliance.

4 mins

David Ellerton retiring after 17 years at the company, with Virbac’s commercial director Charlotte Covell taking over as managing director in January.

3 mins

Vet group’s plans to turn former furniture store into a veterinary hospital will create 20 jobs.

6 mins

Jenny Campbell, previously lined up for cancelled live event in 2020, is first of three keynotes confirmed for online-only offering in 2021.

6 mins

October 2020

Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire invests ÂŁ1.5 million in veterinary diagnostic imaging systems.

4 mins

“Everyone we’ve had contact with throughout XLVets has a shared commitment to excellence and that’s exactly what we want to deliver at our new practice” – Eve Thomas, joint owner of Builth Wells Veterinary Practice.

5 mins

RCVS updates its guidance in light of new restrictions, including tier 1, 2 and 3 measures in England, and Wales' two-week 'firebreak' lockdown.

9 mins

Swedish animal health product manufacturer announces it has acquired UK veterinary nutraceuticals and pet supplement company.

2 mins

“Given the uncertainty in the global economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Group has made key operational and financial decisions to minimise the financial impact, and to ensure the medium and long‑term job security of our colleagues" – CVS statement.

7 mins

The Veterinary Marketing Association hopes online resource will help those new to animal health marketing develop their skills and career.

3 mins

Practice wins Sustainability Influencer Business of the Year 2020, while green pioneer staff member Ellie West gets individual gong.

4 mins

Fresh data paints brighter picture for practice revenues, with declines in number of remote consultations and furloughed staff - and "business as usual" for quarter of all practices.

10 mins

Katherine Eitel Belt is one of the leading names due to speak at SPVS and the VMG’s Focus on Leadership and Management day.

3 mins

“We’ve lived in the area for many years, and wanted a vet that looks after the pets and supports the families of our local community” – Chris Devlin of Vetsmiths.

4 mins

The multispecialist small animal referral hospital is encouraging team members to take up its 10,000 Steps challenge for mental health.

5 mins

September 2020

XLVets welcomes Nanthwich Farm Vets in Cheshire to its growing community of collaborative independent veterinary practices.

4 mins