July 2022

London Vet Show initiative aims to bring together tomorrow’s veterinary leaders to gain recognition from their peers and colleagues, and receive an acknowledgment for their early career work. 

6 mins

Staff at Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County Durham will feature on Emergency Vets, set to air soon on BBC One’s daytime schedules.

5 mins

A charity that brings peace of mind and practical help to the elderly and terminally ill is among the worthy causes set to benefit from a £120,000 fund organised by VetPartners.

5 mins

“Our amazing people are core to our success and investing in them… is vital to make sure we attract and retain talented vets, vet nurses and support teams” – Duncan Phillips, UK and Ireland chief executive.

5 mins

VMG president Rich Casey has urged practitioners to be transparent and face the challenges head on as families and businesses continue to feel the squeeze.

14 mins

Independent family owned The Pet Vet acquires eight surgeries in deal, which has come about after CVS agreed to unwind its earlier £20.4 million acquisition of Quality Pet Care.

8 mins

June 2022

International group makes its latest senior appointment and announces plans for a new referral board.

2 mins

The first BVA Live was held from 23 to 24 June with more than 1,000 delegates and 100 exhibiting companies attending the event at NEC Birmingham. 

7 mins

The team at Wear Referrals is celebrating further sustainability success after being awarded the highest certification possible by Investors in the Environment.

5 mins

Scotland’s Rural College takes next step towards becoming the UK’s 12th vet school with the appointment of former associate head of school at Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

6 mins

A leading distribution body has backed the Government’s plans to reform the Northern Ireland Protocol, despite EU threats of legal action.

3 mins

Former BVA president Daniella Dos Santos has been appointed to a new role as UK director of professional culture at the veterinary group.

5 mins

Tangerine Group, which owns nutraceutical brand as well as Agri-Lloyd and Farmsense, has reported a 27% increase in turnover and pre-tax operating profits up 58.3% for year to June 2021.

5 mins

“As one of the leading providers of veterinary care in the world, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to lead the way toward a more sustainable profession” – Ian Battersby.

4 mins

“WAGS is a fantastic charity and really resonates with the ethos of our hospital. We are so pleased to have been able to help it out with this donation” – Duncan Barnes, Eastcott Veterinary Referrals.

4 mins

New practice in Didsbury, south Manchester has a waiting area with bespoke pods featuring their own screens displaying pet jokes and facts through to information about pet welfare and nutrition.

5 mins

The Heart of Pet Blood Bank Awards virtual awards ceremony was hosted by Pet Blood Bank UK on 26 May and celebrated those who go the extra mile to support the charity.

9 mins

May 2022

Diagnostic imaging specialist Naomi Earley, and veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia specialist Felipe Márquez Grados now lead their respective disciplines.

6 mins

Association’s one-day workshop, “Want to love being a vet? Be your own boss!”, will offer practical advice on key steps needed to start a practice.

3 mins

White Cross Vets in Kings Heath, Birmingham has expanded into a neighbouring unit at its Alcester Road South base to cope with demand for services and now covers 5,000 sq ft.

5 mins