February 2023

“It’s important that any discussion around cost of living doesn’t default to the line that ‘vets are too expensive’” – charity chief vet Caroline Allen.

12 mins

Vets discovered a 12-week-old dachshund with signs of being in season after absorbing the product.

3 mins

University of Bristol researchers said they have found a potential bacterial candidate organism that could be the disease's cause – and are now appealing for veterinary professionals to help confirm this.

11 mins

A working group has made 32 separate recommendations, including a requirement for would-be owners to pass a pre-purchase knowledge test.

6 mins

Vets told to ensure they are using the latest version of the platform after a fault was discovered.

4 mins

Event features a wide range of speakers on topics from content creation and time-saving tips, to branding to addressing emotive topics online.

6 mins

Practices are being urged to find out if they may have a claim for compensation in an action lawyers claim could be worth more than ÂŁ2 billion.

7 mins

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

4 mins

“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.

14 mins

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

4 mins

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

14 mins

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

6 mins

“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.

3 mins

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.

13 mins

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

5 mins

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.

4 mins

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.

5 mins

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.

7 mins

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

4 mins

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.

11 mins