April 2024

Analysis – believed to be the first of its kind – of more than 10,000 SAVSNET records by academics at the University of Liverpool identified around 800 individual incidents.

9 mins

Overall theme covering appropriate and proportionate care being tailored to needs of animals and clients will run through each stream at the event in Birmingham.

6 mins

Despite being open for less than 12 months, vets at the practice have published multiple peer-reviewed papers, research abstracts, review articles and book chapters.

5 mins

With compulsory microchipping of cats in England coming in from 10 June, Identi has created resources including literature and videos to inform clients.

3 mins

Around one in five respondents said their dealings with pet owners had been “more negative” following the release of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report last month.

9 mins

Less than 24 hours remain for vets and nurses to choose who they want to join the RCVS Council and VN Council this summer.

3 mins

Future sector leaders are already in the profession and need encouragement as they continue along their career path, Liz Somerville told congress delegates.

5 mins

Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Basildon likely to stay shut for two weeks after staff, clients and patients were evacuated due to a blaze in a nearby building.

6 mins

A judge has given the green light for campaigners to challenge the Government’s decision to outlaw the controversial dog type.

6 mins

A group representing independent veterinary practices has responded to criticism of the ongoing examination of companion animal services from within the sector.

5 mins

VMG hopes research, which will be discussed at its congress on Thursday, will be a catalyst for renewed efforts by it and other bodies to address what analysis described as “significant opportunities” in the area.

8 mins

RCVS voices concerns after report by Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee called for ministers to prioritise vet sector legislation with regulation of “unscrupulous” clinics.

9 mins

The new course has opened for enrolment on the annual Earth Day.

3 mins

Team at University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine gains patent pending status for device that could revolutionise treatment for animals with end-stage temporomandibular joint disorders.

6 mins

UK and Ireland chief executive Duncan Phillips outlines group’s fears about the process and urges sector to unite to raise public recognition of importance of its work.

10 mins

The company says "below 30" roles are at risk from changes to its management structures and no practices are affected.

4 mins

The Progressive Veterinary Association will hold its first conference in June, but says it needs more members to enhance welfare protections.

4 mins

VetPartners makes four awards for abstracts or papers, plus two for early-stage projects.

6 mins

Vets, technical staff and poultry managers all welcome for week-long course in June taught by specialists at The Pirbright Institute, University of Surrey and from industry.

4 mins

International Collective on Extreme Conformations in Dogs agrees on what healthy dogs should look like, and publishes position statement it hopes will aid prospective dog owners.

10 mins