Insurance provider is encouraging the profession to recognise the “dedication and talent of the UK’s veterinary professionals, teams and practices” by nominating colleagues for its 2021 awards.

The pan-European care fund will pilot in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland, with a view to expansion in the future.

RCVS Practice Standards Scheme officials keen to ensure standards are being met while protecting public health during the continuing pandemic.

“We are delighted to have branched out our services with the opening of this new ‘horse GP’ practice…” – Nicholas Graham, University of Glasgow.

VetPartners has invested £750,000 to tranform a former shopping mall unit into a 24-hour veterinary practice.

Group representing independent practices says RCVS opting to give permanent green light to remote prescribing of medicines would be “the thin end of the wedge”.

Vet business consultancy is hosting an expert-led webinar on 16 September to offer guidance and advice for those thinking of opening their own veterinary practice.

Vetscan Imagyst provides vets with ability to identify parasites, view images and share results with pet owners within nine minutes, says firm.

“With their resources, VetPartners were able to move quickly, and a complete package of support has been delivered through trust and goodwill” – Matthew O’Donnell, Cheshire Equine Clinic.

The sale of equipment – including top-end scanners, operating tables and radiology kit – has begun following the trust’s closure in March.

Two brands will continue to coexist in short term, with Oli Viner – head of VetBooker, and former vet and practice owner – becoming chief operating officer at VetHelpDirect.

“We have already taken steps to reduce and offset our carbon emissions, and are looking forward to helping to improve our local environment by planting more trees” – Kai Crawshaw of Animalcare.

Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group has doubled the size of its Billingham practice following a £200,000 investment to convert a nearby chapel.

College has already sent out three questionnaires and reported on the findings, which in the last one showed practices were moving in right direction in post-lockdown recovery.

Veterinary Marketing Association will offer range of bite-sized and easy-to-follow video tutorials, marketing templates and guides on wide range of marketing topics.