Number of senior roles created by Glasgow-based group to allow nurses to be recognised and empowered, and progress their leadership roles and skills in line with their interests.

Bosses say the plan will give them the space to provide better services locally and deliver future growth.

North Star Vets has opened two new practices in the north-west following an investment of £1 million.

The fastest-growing practice in the Vets4Pets group is keeping up with demand for services by moving into a new 24-hour hospital four times the size of its old site.

The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance launched the partnership with CVS at a training day in Birmingham.

Bosses of Bella and Duke have urged veterinary industry leaders to take a closer look at their work, which they estimate is now serving more than 200,000 pets across the UK.

Veterinary Specialists Scotland has been recognised by national accreditation scheme Investors in the Environment for its sustainability drive.

Clients are being encouraged to help pets in need in a new partnership with the charity Blue Cross.

Husband and wife team who run a practice near Edinburgh say new bosses share their vision and values.

MWI Pet has been designed to help practices digitally engage with clients and reduce administrative burdens on their staff. 

Patricia Colville, who is currently chief operating officer, has been promoted to the role at the small animal emergency care provider.

Unwanted clothes can make a big difference thanks to a new scheme launched at a veterinary practice in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Work got underway at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Sutton Weaver, near Runcorn, on 10 October and, among other improvements, will double the number of consultation rooms.

Stakeholders from across the veterinary sector met at Brockholes Nature Reserve near Preston last month for the first Veterinary Green Discussion Forum.

Work on Beech House Veterinary Centre in Warrington is expected to be completed at the end of December, adding extra consulting rooms, an ultrasound suite and two digital x-ray rooms.

Eleven of the team members at Stanley House Veterinary Group have clocked up almost three centuries of service to the sector between them.

Mr Higgs has taken over as chief veterinary officer for the group following the resignation of John Innes in July.

The shortage of places where pets are welcome means pet owners must work harder at finding suitable accommodation and will usually have to pay more.