August 2021

Burgess Pet Care awards, held in conjunction with the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, celebrate the work of veterinary professionals who work to improve the lives of the UK’s pet rabbits.  

7 mins

IVC Evidensia is increasing support for vets and VNs undertaking clinical research across its network.

6 mins

Association will be among the first off the mark with a post-pandemic in-person event in October.

6 mins

Team at VetPartners take part in a 5km challenge in July and August to raise thousands of pounds for Pets As Therapy.

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Mr Farthing says he and members of his charity’s veterinary team – along with truck filled with rescue animals – were inside the airport, but ejected into Kabul after deadly terror explosions.

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Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep group launches a six-step guide on parasite risk assessment, tests and treatments, and best practice.

5 mins

VetPartners is inviting anyone who wants to assist to complete a short questionnaire before 31 August.

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BVA in Northern Ireland had fed into the earlier consultations, and says it is “disappointing” launch document “makes no mention of the role of the veterinary profession” in future policy plans.

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Infection couldn’t be ruled out in Jack Russell terrier with consolidated right cranial lung lobe, but thanks to veterinary help and Alpine air, she’s scaled heights to full recovery.

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Service had previously been available in high-risk and edge areas, but from autumn will be available to any farm in England keeping livestock susceptible to TB.

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Well-known vet and former RCVS president is moving to the newly created role with IVC Evidensia, having been the company’s group referrals director.

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SQP regulator Vetpol says its veterinary pharmacy manager course has been a hit with its first graduates, who say it has helped them manage their pharmacies more effectively.

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IVC Evidensia has seen a rise in equine vets joining its ranks in the past 18 months, and has collaborated with its equine clinical board to create IVC Evidensia Equine Vets. 

5 mins

“I was lost for words, and I think the few members of staff that were clocking in for their shifts were also. It was like something from a horror movie” – VN Gemma Ross.

7 mins

To coincide with human health campaign, Ceva Animal Health is urging practices around the country to offer blood pressure checks to feline patients.

6 mins

Delicate surgery to remove entire ear canal in cat suffering recurrent infections and polyps in right ear.  

5 mins

James Russell, on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning (Thursday 19 August), spoke of “triple whammy of Brexit, COVID and the boom in pet ownership putting unprecedented pressure on veterinary services”.

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Vet and MP Neil Hudson is latest voice to join growing calls for vet staff working with Nowzad and Mayhew charities to be given safe passage to, and employment in, the UK.

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Mabel rushed into Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, where surgeons used advanced technique to repair a fractured leg.

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Animal Courses Direct is the first learning provider to launch a degree-level qualification that allows trainee animal therapists to offer physiotherapy and hydrotherapy treatments for animals.

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