February 2021

“The significance of our finding is unknown at this time, but we feel Vet Times readers should be aware of the emergence of this bacterial species in dogs...” – Carole Hughes, Petbiome.

5 mins

Company to donate ÂŁ2 to Vetlife for every veterinary professional completing course throughout February and March.

3 mins

The NHS doctor, television presenter, author and columnist will share insights as part of BSAVA Virtual Congress in March.

6 mins

Materials from MSD encourage focus on three key areas for improved disease control to aid vet conversations with farmers.

4 mins

Event organised by Burgess Pet Care and partners aims to be “a fantastic opportunity for vets to get involved; raise the profile of their practices; showcase their guinea pig expertise; and actively engage with their clients, communities and fellow practitioners online”.

7 mins

January 2021

Currently only vets working in the food supply chain are classed as critical workers, and therefore potentially eligible to receive the vaccine early.

10 mins

West Midlands-based referral service enhanced further by introduction of breakthrough oncology therapy.

4 mins

Applications for UK’s largest veterinary academy, which has 300 spaces available this year, are being welcomed.

6 mins

College adjusts timeline on training for its Veterinary Graduate Development Programme to take into account workloads in worsening pandemic.

7 mins

Vetlife figures show almost 4,000 members of the veterinary community used the charity’s confidential helpline during 2020.

4 mins

Jack Russell terrier had been referred to Eastcott Veterinary Referrals suffering from urinary incontinence and preputial pruritus.

12 mins

Members of the RCVS Fellowship Board particularly want to hear from more female applicants ahead of the closing date on 15 February 2021.

5 mins

Anderson Moores reports successful treatment of suspected cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy case in Labrador retriever Molly.

6 mins

Durham Equine Practice has expanded with a new-look veterinary team to enhance its service to 15,000 of the north-east’s horses, ponies and donkeys.

4 mins

“The research fund is the first step in our ambitious plans to develop a stronger research framework within the group” – Alistair Cliff of IVC Evidensia.

3 mins

Findings of survey led by RVC and the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society will be used to help promote diversity and well-being across profession.

5 mins

Smartphone app developed by The University of Edinburgh helps Mission Rabies slash vaccination times in Malawi.

6 mins

Elected candidates in four regions will be voice of local membership and take place on BVA council for three-year term.

3 mins

“This whole ordeal caused me to question my career and the only job I’ve ever wanted to do since I was little. Thankfully I survived the two-year RCVS hell” – Elizabeth Law-Bartle.

14 mins

As students head back amid fresh national lockdowns, schools envisage those in final stretch of course will graduate with minimal disruption.

11 mins