February 2018

Toby Gemmill, of West Midlands-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, to take up role in July to include overseeing courses and developing educational materials.

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Acquisitions in South America and Asia – combined with organic growth and purchase of former Merial products – help French firm achieve 20% growth in 2017.

3 mins

Vet Aquadent product for prevention of dental plaque and tartar formation in cats and dogs comes out on top at prestigious World Branding Awards.

4 mins

High-spec cat and dog facilities have been opened at a Hampshire referral centre, as phase one of its expansion plans is completed.

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North of England-based group White Cross Vets opens 18th practice in ÂŁ250,000 investment, with three more launches in pipeline.

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With the laws surrounding data protection set to change in the EU from 25 May, all veterinary practices must comply with the new rules or risk heavy financial penalties.

3 mins

Rugby league stars cut the ribbon at new West Yorkshire referral centre, which will offer multidisciplinary treatment for pets across northern England.

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Agria Pet Insurance scoops two consumer accolades at glittering awards ceremony as “exciting year” continues for insurance firm.

4 mins

Wales resort once again plays host to Europe’s largest non-clinical veterinary congress, with 550 delegates in attendance.

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January 2018

Practice purchases mobile veterinary clinic that aims to ensure home visits continue to help elderly and disabled pet owners and stressed animals.

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A six-week consultation begins today (29 January), where the Government is seeking views from industry and stakeholders for guidance expected to be available later this year.

4 mins

Two practices – Blacks Vets and White Cross Vets – share honours in one category of the 2017 Vet Wellbeing Awards, with Bristol's Viking Vets and Meadows Farm Vets, Gloucestershire also winning.

5 mins

A technological trial of automated reminders to Blue Cross clients saw a “huge” reduction in missed appointments and results in a permanent partnership between the charity and iRecall.

6 mins

Built from a platform of just 20 practices in 2011, Independent Vetcare has acquired its 500th practice, becoming the UK’s “market leader”.

5 mins

Success for vet and former zookeeping husband in offering services to zoological collections, along with CPD to vets and nurses.

6 mins

Growth in its pet grooming and veterinary services has seen Pets at Home surge back to the top of the FTSE 250 after a glowing third quarter report.

4 mins

Company announces the fund-raising efforts of thousands of runners due to take part in its 2018 Great Run Series will go to the mental health charity.

5 mins

“Team ethos” helps south-east practice achieve accreditation from RCVS practice standards scheme assessors, following rigorous examination of premises and facilities.

3 mins

The UK’s largest provider of out-of-hours and emergency veterinary care has revealed its intention to open three new clinics and significantly expand its Glasgow hospital site.

5 mins

First feline patient receives treatment at Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service’s radioactive iodine unit.

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