Recruiting process is underway for the new unit, which will be led by an ECC specialist supported by three clinicians and six veterinary nurses.

Revenues at CVS rose to £406.5 million for the year, helped in part by the success of the company's referrals division, and increasing take up of its health plans.

Linnaeus trains almost 100 “mental health first aiders” in a bid to proactively deal with such problems in the veterinary world.

Boehringer Ingelheim plans one of the largest biotechnology production sites for veterinary medicines in Europe, increasing capacity for vital antigens and vaccines.

Faces old and new will be on hand when Broad Lane Vets in Coventry celebrates 50 years of independent practice.

New course will be hosted in the Netherlands and the UK and will include subjects such as on-farm communication, pregnancy diagnosis and herd health.

XLVets aims to use a series of national meetings to showcase the benefits of being part of its community of independent practices.

Medivet clients make more than one million 50p donations to support Africa’s threatened rhino population.

“We strive to offer a first-class level of care – not just to rabbits, but to all exotic species...” – Tariq Abou-Zahr of Valley Veterinary Hospital.

US animal health firm announces it will pay more than £6 billion in cash and shares for Bayer’s animal health business.

“We want to ensure we can attract people of all abilities with the valuable skills and experience we need to offer the highest quality care to patients and clients” – Independent Vetcare HR manager Debbie Ross.

The purchase of the practice group with sites in Derbyshire and Staffordshire means Independent Vetcare now has more than 900 veterinary sites.