Veterinary practices are being offered new materials to help them raise awareness of the potential risks faced by pets as spring draws closer.

“We are wanting to focus a spotlight on the abhorrent practices (...) such as ear cropping in dogs, transport of heavily pregnant dogs and puppy smuggling” – vet and MP Neil Hudson.

Ten candidates are contesting three seats on RCVS council, with five in the running for two places on VN council.

Professionals and members of the public have until 31 March to have their say on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

The system was developed through funding from a CVS Group research programme.

“Park Vet Group is full of talented people, and I look forward to developing and nurturing that talent so we can continue to expand the services we offer to clients and patients” – Amy Jennings.

Report finds fewer than 10% of workers received a rise above current inflation levels and warns more pay demands may follow, amid ongoing industrial action in other sectors.

Kieran Borgeat, RCVS-recognised veterinary cardiology specialist, joins Wiltshire hospital.

Ablation surgery performed on Labrador by surgeons at Davies Veterinary Specialists – one of only four centres in the world able to carry out procedure – following diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia.

Chris Shales, an RCVS fellow, is keen to introduce a range of treatment innovations as part of his role of clinical director at West Midlands-based referral centre.

In a poll of thousands of pet owners in the UK and across Europe, 34% of dog owners and 43% of cat owners put clinical signs of OA down to their pets getting older.

Vets and farmers are being encouraged to keep up the momentum after several hundred new sites were declared free of the disease.

RCVS director of education warns of need for reform while college outlines work taking place to support changes it plans to implement from autumn 2024.

Delegates who enjoyed first major congress of 2023 can already register their interest to be there again next year as organisers enjoy positive feedback from this year’s event.

Contentious measures, just approved by RCVS council and set to be implemented this year, topped agenda at inaugural Big 6 Live debate at SPVS Congress in Birmingham. 

IVC Evidensia claims its new scheme is the first of its kind in Europe and will enable continuing career development for general practitioners.

Nicola Bromley, who has more than 20 years’ experience as a vet and experienced leader, joins the management team from previous role as clinical director at a multi-site vet hospital in West Sussex.

Vets urged to be watchful for new cases of Brucella canis after it was revealed that a review of current risk assessments is taking place.