May 2016

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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A postmortem facility to be built at Scotland's Rural College's Veterinary Disease Surveillance Centre in Inverness is expected to be ready by mid-2017.

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

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Heath Veterinary Clinic has unveiled a remodelled website to coincide with the launch of its revamped logo and strap line: "Working with you to keep your pets healthy".

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A survey to measure profitability levels across UK veterinary practices and provide a benchmark to assess their performance against has been launched by SPVS.

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April 2016

The RCVS is "delighted" with its efforts to engage with staff and make the college a vibrant and enjoyable place to work after being recognised as one of the UK's best places to work for the second year in a row.

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The Pets at Home Vet Group has paid £14.1 million for a 76% stake in Dick White Referrals, it has been revealed.

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Three companies from the veterinary sector have been celebrating this week after being honoured in the latest round of Queen's Awards for Enterprise.

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A new player has entered the pet insurance market with the launch of Optimum Pet Insurance - a wholesale pet insurance product offering cover for dogs, cats and rabbits.

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Dechra Veterinary Products has made new appointments to "enhance" the service it offers to companion animal veterinary professionals.

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Merial Animal Health is launching a national campaign to educate cat owners about the importance of vaccination and drive footfall to veterinary practices.

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The XLVets group of small animal practices is to offer skin check clinics as part of a new dermatology initiative.

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Staff-conscious practices are to be recognised via a new Wellbeing Award, created by SPVS in partnership with the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative.

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An association for independently owned veterinary practices has been launched.

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Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons managing partner Tim Greet has retired after more than 30 years at the equine practice in Newmarket.

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