February 2024

The picture has emerged as the association launches its new initiative which aims to support clinicians returning to practice after a career break.

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Union chairperson acknowledges ā€œmuch of concern on the veterinary horizonā€ and slams the government, which she claimed was ā€œhell bent on destroying the rights of workersā€.

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Officials say the investment will enable better treatments for pets and training for future veterinarians.

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Eastcott Veterinary Referrals claims the new machine will offer higher quality imagery while requiring much less cooling than standard devices.

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The college said it is addressing the sectorā€™s workforce challenges after a ā€œprovisionalā€ registration status proposed to help tackle capacity challenges in dentistry.

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The WSAVA has urged clinicians to educate pet owners on the harms caused by acts including the cropping of dogsā€™ ears and the declawing of cats.

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The charity is encouraging all companion animal and equine practices to have at least one member of staff to reach its gold standard to help make a positive difference on the issue.

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ā€œThe BVA remains concerned that, while vets are learning to work with the new guidance, its complexities mean that many in practice are still unclear about how it applies across all clinical scenarios.ā€

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Officials say rules that have been in place for up to three months can be relaxed because of lower infection risks, although some sites will remain under restrictions for now.

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ā€œThe whole system is just wrong. We donā€™t need to be treating animals that donā€™t have fleas and ticksā€, says Oxfordshire-based vet Martin Whitehead.

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A day aimed to inspire, educate and empower veterinary professionals is set to be hosted by a popular online programme of personal development and coaching for the sector.

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Researchers have also reported prejudicial findings were revealed in more than half of equines that had undergone PPEs.Ā 

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The North of Ireland Veterinary Association has formally opposed proposals to reduce payouts to farmers for the disease-related slaughter.

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Seventeen nominations have been submitted for the annual contests to fill seats on the collegeā€™s council and VN council.

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VetHelpDirect has added price lists for more than 1,600 veterinary practices, with fees for other services, such as prescriptions and out-of-hours, coming soon.

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ā€œIt appears that this is becoming an increasing problem and needs addressing to prevent further attacksā€ ā€“ Andrew Parker, SPVS senior vice-president.

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Future medicine supplies, work to eradicate bTB and animal welfare policy reform are among the priorities outlined following the restoration of the Stormont executive.

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Alan Danielski, of The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, Marlow, investigated the effects of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy on the healing of humeral intracondylar fissure in spaniels.

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SPVS Congress told 3,000 vets registered as non-practising with RCVS and encouraging them back to clinical work key to addressing retention and recruitment challenges.

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Bosses say the new facility will play a key role in training once a new course for VNs gets underway.

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