March 2022

Group will provide financial support to academics, institutions and researchers who seek to better understand pancytopenia, identify causes and improve treatment options. 

5 mins

Sandhole Veterinary Centre in Kent has been recognised by Investors in the Environment after turning a former dog walking area into a haven for local wildlife.

6 mins

VN Georgina Hills takes over as president from Richard Casey, who becomes senior vice-president, with Stuart Saunders becoming junior vice-president.

5 mins

Link-up between Orthomed and Osso VR will bring hands-on, virtual reality training to allow veterinary surgeons to practise procedures anytime, anywhere.

3 mins

Course will outline principles and protocols required for veterinary dispensary management, including: prescribing; supplying; dispensing; sourcing and storing; and the processes to minimise dispensing errors. 

7 mins

Group says money, which paid for monitors to make capnography available to all practices performing anaesthesia, will help it reduce greenhouse gases.

5 mins

Vets4Pets Project Listen report shows almost half of veterinary professionals are struggling with work-life balance while 40% described personal well-being as “not that good” or “poor”.

8 mins

February 2022

Vets must renew their registration; declare any convictions, cautions or adverse findings; and confirm they have complied with CPD requirements in 2021 before the deadline.

5 mins

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe is guaranteeing the procedure for a year in what it describes as an industry-leading first.

5 mins

Practice group issues statement after Competition and Markets Authority reports “serious competition concerns” following investigation into CVS merger with The Vet.

7 mins

The CVS Group’s completed purchase of The Vet could now be referred for an in-depth investigation after regulator found that the deal raised competition concerns.

6 mins

“This promotes the sharing of knowledge and a wider application of clinically relevant findings that can contribute to making a better world for pets” – Luisa De Risio, Linnaeus.

5 mins

Ryan Davies and Robert Hamilton hope their new venture, a roving graduate mentoring business, will provide much-needed support to new vets – helping shrink the gap between grads and senior clinicians. 

11 mins

World’s largest employee-owned veterinary practice has added Abbotsley Vets in Kent to the group.

6 mins

“I think that if you really want to achieve anything, go for it. I did not think I would be in this position 5 years ago, let alone 10 or 15 years ago. If you strive for something you can achieve it” – Sophie Hadfield.

7 mins

Scheme launched by CVS Group offers funding of up to £25,000 for up to three years to support clinical research and has received its first round of applications from students and researchers nationwide.

11 mins

Napo said plans will be some of the most comprehensive in the UK and include extensive dental cover to help pet owners “care for their beloved pets from tooth to tail”.

3 mins

Vet team created climate-conscious cookbook, increased recycling efforts, and held raffles to raise money for children and young people mental health charity CHUMS.

5 mins

“We are pleased that we are able to keep fees static for a second year running, while maintaining a strong programme of strategic projects…” – RCVS treasurer Niall Connell.

4 mins

January 2022

Harrison Family Vets opens doors on new practice in Kingswinford, West Midlands, following £300,000 investment to add to first premises near Reading.

6 mins