Although 1,350 individuals in UK have achieved the certificate, Reading branch is first to gain a practice-level accreditation outside the US following an assessment and inspection process.
BVA and BVNA each urge members to take part in Competition and Markets Authority investigation, but both say they have raised separate concerns about review’s impact on the ground direct with regulator.
Bosses claim the system, which is due to be launched at next month’s London Vet Show (16 to 17 November), offers major benefits for both practice teams and pet owners.
A senior college figure has insisted the organisation will learn lessons after its explanation of a delay in implementing part of its new guidance led to accusations that it was “patronising” vets.
Small animal hospital in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, gains International Society of Feline Medicine’s top award following efforts led by RVN Molly Parkinson.
Manufacturer of Adaptil and Feliway provides practice information raising awareness of measures to give owners on ensuring cats and dogs are calm and reassured during Guy Fawkes season.
The claim was made as one of the profession’s largest care providers, the CVS Group, announced significant revenue and profit increases in its latest annual results.
The organisation’s inaugural Veterinary Business Excellence Awards are part of a packed agenda, which includes a Vet Times Big 6 Live discussion on artificial intelligence.
Measures contained within the Government’s Border Target Operating Model proposals are set to be introduced next year, amid concerns from MPs about lengthy delays to this point.
Bosses have welcomed a ‘strong’ set of results, but say a near 50% increase in profits is influenced by last year’s measures taken to address competition concerns following an acquisition deal.
The pharmaceutical company says it wants to harness expertise and creativity of individuals, start-ups and organisations to address key issues in pet health.
