December 2022

Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund raises alarm for nation’s third most popular pet, as rescue centres and charities report surge in abandoned and mistreated animals.

13 mins

Two part-time roles have been created at the head of the association’s Continuing Education programme in what it says is a response to the ongoing recruitment challenge.

5 mins

British Veterinary Poultry Association is holding a 60-minute webinar for all BVA divisions on 14 December at 1pm, with a 15-minute presentation and 45-minute Q&A.

2 mins

The plea comes after Cats Protection and Dogs Trust reported a surge in the number of animals being referred to their fostering services.

13 mins

My Veterinary Career is a points-based, modular pathway that can be personalised to allow vets and nurses to structure learning to suit their careers. 

4 mins

The latest initiative aims to help professionals deal with abusive or unfair reviews, which it says are the most common form of negative feedback online.

5 mins

International Canine Health Awards 2023 – organised by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, and underwritten by the Vernon and Shirley Hill Foundation – are open to vets, students and scientists.

6 mins

November 2022

Developers say the device can tell, to 98% accuracy, whether a mass found in a dog is benign in minutes.

8 mins

Vets and RVNs are being urged to put themselves forward for roles on RCVS council and VN council when annual contests take place in the spring.

6 mins

Robin Hargreaves’ plea came as sector leaders discussed adapting to help clients cope with rising costs, amid fears for the future of some practices.

14 mins

Group says its wants to maintain momentum in progressing responsible use of antibiotics across its sites, as data shows steady reduction of prescribed antibiotics across UK practices.

7 mins

Some speakers at BVA Congress session about RCVS proposals to reform current system and improve quality of placements have advocated for a much wider overhaul. 

15 mins

A leading academic has praised the “commendable” approach of a new veterinary group – the Progressive Veterinary Association – which has vowed to put animal welfare first.

12 mins

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say referrals to their initiatives to help pet owners fleeing domestic violence have soared by nearly 60% this year.

5 mins

The stark message was delivered in a robust debate on proposed reforms at the London Vet Show.

14 mins

There are renewed calls for UK and EU leaders to enter substantial negotiations to maintain the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland beyond the end of this year.

6 mins

HomeAgain Thermochip, featuring temperature monitoring technology, has been launched in the UK.

6 mins

A veterinary nurse who is now training to be a vet says she hopes her story will inspire others to consider a career in the professions.

4 mins

Judy Scrine says she had to learn the hard way after a serious neck injury halted her work with horses and now she wants to help others avoid the same pitfalls she faced.

8 mins

Vets are being urged to apply for one of three ÂŁ4,000 bursaries on offer from MSD Animal Health before the deadline closes on 30 November.

3 mins