SPVS believes findings, including number of vet professionals undertaking overtime halving in three years, indicate things could be getting better for sector.
In a letter responding to the Competition and Markets Authority’s review findings, the college also called for greater public recognition that most front-line clinicians are not responsible for business decisions.
PDSA veterinary services director Richard Hooker speaks out after his organisation is forced to halt the registration of new clients at some of its sites because of staffing pressures.
CVS-owned The Harrogate Vet will become the first practice providing an emergency service in the town for five years when its new hospital opens in July.
Around one in five respondents said their dealings with pet owners had been “more negative” following the release of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report last month.
Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Basildon likely to stay shut for two weeks after staff, clients and patients were evacuated due to a blaze in a nearby building.
A group representing independent veterinary practices has responded to criticism of the ongoing examination of companion animal services from within the sector.
VMG hopes research, which will be discussed at its congress on Thursday, will be a catalyst for renewed efforts by it and other bodies to address what analysis described as “significant opportunities” in the area.
Pressure is growing within the veterinary sector against tougher migration rules, which it is feared will drive up both costs and recruitment challenges.
A joint response by the BVA, the BSAVA, the BVNA, SPVS and the VMG has been published after a consultation on plans for a full market investigation ended yesterday (11 April).
Veterinary tech new business that raised £10 million in seed capital last year says its mission is to dramatically improve the working lives of its teams.
Officials say the incident has caused “considerable operational disruption” to its UK business and appropriate regulators have been informed because of the risk of malicious activity.
