Tech-enabled veterinary practice improvement company unveils Covetrus Platform, a “comprehensive and connected offering of solutions” for US and UK practices.
RCVS officials plan to join European counterparts on assessments as part of fresh partnership with the European Association for Establishments in Veterinary Education.
Hospital director at Bristol Vet Specialists says high-tech treatments are offering better quality of life for patients and making more tumours treatable, the hospital’s clinical director said.
Sector groups led by the BVA have warned regulators their investigation is “moving towards consideration” of the entire veterinary market, but without the proper information to do so.
Cases have been reported in the midlands and south-east England in recent weeks, and one police force has said it fears more victims have yet to come forward.
However, vet and MP argues social media condemnation of either the sector, or individual professionals and practices in it, was not representative of broader public opinion.
Although veterinary revenues are continuing to show strong growth, the company has predicted slow development in the retail sector is likely to continue for some time.
The head of inquiry into companion animal services, Martin Coleman, warns some vets are frustrated by “lack of flexibility” within the current prescribing system.
Based at vet hospitals in Storrington and Chichester, the independent aims to provide wide range of referral-only services to patients across West Sussex.
An update issued ahead of its annual meeting expressed confidence in the company’s outlook, despite the expected impact of tax increases to be imposed next spring.
