Kwasi Kwarteng revealed he was scrapping unpopular reforms to the off-payroll working rules that impact sector locums and practice – but vet spokespeople say more clarity is now needed.
Competition and Markets Authority says it is satisfied plans to sell eight practices to Linnaeus will address concerns that saw it initially halt the deal nearly a year ago.
The first day of the Animal Health Distributors Association’s annual two-day conference was scheduled for 19 September, when Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is due to be held at Westminster Abbey.
Officials say the link, which will see many RSPCA-affiliated owners moved to PDSA care, will enable both to focus more on their core work as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Essex has opened its 42,000 sq ft site in Basildon, believed to be one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe.
The VMG says ‘urgent work’ is needed to encourage young people to consider a veterinary career, after initial data showed a sharp fall in the number of places being taken up compared to last year.
Noel Fitzpatrick said the time was right for the switch, which will see Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue site at Guildford renamed AURA Veterinary.
Worries sector could be unable to meet demand for services as new study finds vet professionals more likely to quit or feel burnt out if they experience rudeness from senior colleagues or clients.
Two former clinical directors, who have now taken up senior development roles, say their experience in practice means they understand the challenges surgeries are facing.
Jo Malone, along with members of her family and team, joined John Gibson and his wife Isobel for a leg of their 1,200-mile walk to raise awareness and funds to help prevent suicides in the veterinary sector.
