Former RXWorks manager Mark Colton has joined Recruit4vets in the newly created role of head of business development.

Boehringer Ingelheim has signed a deal with Sanofi that could see it become one of the biggest players in the global animal health market.

Veterinary-owned CPD webinar provider The Webinar Vet has been named Echo Knowledge Business of the Year at the Liverpool Echo Regional Business Awards.

A way for sheep farmers to access cost-effective veterinary advice has been launched with the roll-out of Flock Health Clubs across the UK.

Animal health company Zoetis has appointed Evelyn Murphy as product manager to look after its companion animal therapeutics portfolio.

A Cheshire veterinary practice has set up the county's first weight management centre to combat pet obesity.

A leading referral practice in Hampshire has been given the green light to build a treatment centre for cats with hyperthyroidism.

Practices aiming for – or having achieved – accreditation under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) can now download a free resource to help promote it to their teams.

Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue has been officially certified as a gold level International Cat Care Cat Friendly Clinic.

Pets at Home has outlined plans to open 12 superstores, 45-55 veterinary practices and up to 60 grooming salons in the next 12 months.

Northwest Surgeons has boosted its bid to become a leading cancer centre by appointing two senior RCVS-registered oncology specialists.

Richard Hammond has been named as head of the University of Bristol School of Veterinary Science – a role he will combine with his current position of chief executive of Langford Vets.

Paton and Lee Equine Veterinary Surgeons won a free day's registration to BEVA Congress for being the practice with the most clients taking part in a national laminitis study.

A "generous" financial donation to veterinary helpline Vetlife by the Medivet Partnership has been welcomed by its president John Moffitt.

A practice has unveiled its new state-of-the-art facilities, coinciding with it being awarded RCVS veterinary hospital status.

Haven Veterinary Group in Hull has welcomed a full-time RVN and clinical coach to its team.