April 2020

Reports of “abuse and undue pressure” from clients to veterinary staff prompt plea from association.

4 mins

Data from CM Research show revenue and footfall are down more than 50% – and dropping.

7 mins

More than 60 of Pirbright’s diagnostic staff and scientists have volunteered to leave their families and join the coronavirus testing effort at Public Health England testing sites across the country.

6 mins

SPVS launches webinar on COVID-19 economic sustainability planning, tools and top tips.

3 mins

However, University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine head debunks work and insists owners should not be concerned by findings.

5 mins

A webinar will confirm the latest knowledge on update on the coronavirus as it relates to companion animals.

2 mins

Profession comes together for full day of CPD across three streams, donating to JustGiving page to participate and raising funds for NHS Charities Together.

7 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has organised a group of business speakers to answer COVID-19-related questions on Thursday 16 April at 7:30pm.

3 mins

Having spent time self-isolating to protect his loved ones, and after himself developing COVID-19 symptoms, Ben Simpson-Vernon MA, VetMB, MRCVS, has chosen to share some of his thoughts on the unique circumstances facing the profession, pet owners and colleagues dealing with the new normal.

22 mins

In a new column for Vet Times, Nat Scroggie describes well-being in the context of a toolkit – a visit bag of skills, strategies and habits you can pull out in a time of need – and asks: “Has there ever been a greater need for such a bag than during a global pandemic?”

11 mins

“We have already delivered 12 ventilators and will have another 20 ready for the NHS in a week, and the capacity to make another 100 or so in the next two to three weeks” – vet Keith Simpson.

4 mins

“We would encourage veterinary professionals to first consider what assistance they might be able to provide to the livestock production, meat hygiene and food import/export industries, before volunteering to assist directly with local NHS trusts.”

3 mins

“A lot of charities are struggling at the moment and it would be wonderful if we could raise some money for StreetVet. So please join us; everyone is welcome” – Ebony Escalona.

4 mins

Association puts together collection of resources to support the profession and address concerns about potential oxygen shortages during COVID-19 pandemic.

4 mins

Staff at University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine "blown away" by final-year students' reaction to pandemic disruption – and remain confident it won't stop them graduating.

12 mins

Dogs' noses could be the latest weapon in identifying people with coronavirus.

4 mins

Neil Hudson responds as constituent and fellow vet suggests “maybe it is time to walk the walk and see if our human medicine colleagues are up to the challenge of grappling with one health in the real world”.

7 mins

Further supportive measures for veterinary students regarding extra-mural studies placements have been announced by the college in agreement with the Veterinary Schools Council.

3 mins

Temporary changes announced by the directorate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic mean veterinarians can now delegate the retail supply of medicines to internet retailers or wholesale dealers for home delivery.

3 mins

The resources page includes veterinary advice and updates, research references, and evidence reviews on relevant topics.

3 mins