June 2020

JHP Recruitment named at number 41 in Startups 100 annual index, which lists privately owned UK companies launched in past five years that demonstrate innovation, solid financials and ability to scale.

4 mins

Virtual Recall has launched an SMS-integrated online shop and delivery service to help veterinary practices serve clients in lockdown.

3 mins

Using virtual event app and digital platform, associations deliver 11 lectures in two streams with speakers covering topics including teleconsultation and client communications.

Association calls for contact tracing rules to be amended for veterinary professionals to protect both animal welfare and practices that have taken a financial battering during COVID-19 lockdown.

7 mins

“Complaints are an opportunity to learn and develop how we work and communicate with one another” – Jennie Jones, Veterinary Client Mediation Service.

4 mins

Alan Robinson will lead a webinar to help practices identify the key areas they need to focus on to drive recovery.

2 mins

Veterinary group is distributing £75,000 to charities that have seen funding streams dry up in the wake of restrictions imposed to tackle the impact COVID-19.

3 mins

Elanco closes in on its acquisition of Bayer’s animal health business after European Commission gives the green light.

3 mins

Company’s new offerings are designed to help practices overcome some of the challenges caused by coronavirus restrictions.

4 mins

Association of Dogs and Cats Homes grateful to pet food manufacturers and animal care product suppliers that have donated £110,000 in products to coronavirus emergency fund.

5 mins

Blaze in an adjoining building to the charity’s base in Wiltshire causes considerable destruction to property and its offices.

6 mins

May 2020

Growing number of vets planning to leave the profession due to the impact of COVID-19, according to CM Research’s latest Veterinary Industry Tracker.

7 mins

“It was great to see so many veterinary colleagues and pet owners coming together online to honour the exceptional work carried out by some of the best veterinary professionals in the country” – James Barnes, Petplan.

3 mins

Vet Wellbeing Awards suspended due to coronavirus, but RCVS and SPVS have announced that practices can nominate individuals for Practice Wellbeing Star 2020.

4 mins

A second survey by SPVS and the VMG has shown a rise in concern about job security and a significant increase in the amount of time practices are taking to conduct certain procedures.

7 mins

Practices responding to second COVID-19 impact survey report some slow improvement in turnover.

7 mins

SPVS offers practical guidance to improve practice turnover and profits during “tough times” caused by coronavirus pandemic.

3 mins

“We want to help practices adapt to the new normal” – Adrian Tantrum, MSD Animal Health.

5 mins

SAVSNET report looks at key areas of companion animal practice – including consultation volumes, vaccinations and telemedicine – and how they have been affected by the lockdown measures.

5 mins

April 2020

“We hope such a strong and united call will be answered soon, and will continue to urge Government to help practices to continue their valuable work in these difficult times.”

6 mins