November 2021

The safeguarding antibiotics campaign was launched to coincide with Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November).

8 mins

Fast-growing UK group announces purchase of 10-site Swiss chain as European expansion continues. 

5 mins

Wakefield-based Paragon Veterinary Referrals says the new service will transform the way the hospital can treat skin cancers, dermatological disorders and some other common superficial conditions.

6 mins

“We want to give a leg-up to vets who want to be masters of their own destinies, without the difficulty of starting from scratch or having to find a huge initial investment” – Sean Cleary, North Star Vets.

7 mins

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull has a “Green Giants” group that has introduced sustainability measures since picked up by other Linnaeus practices.

6 mins

Pennard Vets in Kent, which moved to become an employee ownership trust this year, has taken on Jeff Gascoyne to help put its future plans into practice.

5 mins

Veterinary Vision has been awarded silver accreditation by the International Society for Feline Medicine for its sites in Penright, Sunderland and Charnock Richard.

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Hamilton Specialist Referrals has unveiled new facilities equipped with a purpose-designed waiting area and referral space for soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and cardiology.

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Buckingham Equine Vets was acknowledged as Vet Practice of the Year in Equestrian Business Awards, just days after practice’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

2 mins

October 2021

“We are delighted to welcome Goddard Veterinary Group to our family of practices because we share many of the same values” – VetPartners chief executive Jo Malone.

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Workshop held on 18 October to discuss how the accreditation process for RCVS Practice Standards Scheme can be best used to implement sustainability policies. 

7 mins

New roles are part of Linnaeus’ “determined focus” to place real emphasis on its nursing population.

8 mins

Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire has been announced as winner of Natural Environment Champion at Investors in the Environment Awards.

3 mins

Laurels Veterinary Surgery has completed a £350,000 project that has added cat-friendly facilities, doubled the number of dog kennels and revamped the client waiting area.

5 mins

Prof Borriello becomes the sixth recipient of the award in recognition of his “science-based” principles and “global vision” during tenure as chief executive of the VMD.

7 mins

Donview Veterinary Centre in Inverurie is adding facilities including a third theatre and client meeting room, as well as new technology, to offer better service to clients.

5 mins

September 2021

The Lime Trees Cat Clinic, set to open on 3 October, will provide complete veterinary care to feline patients across the county and beyond.

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Cave Veterinary Specialists in Somerset has won silver status from Investors in the Environment for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, increase efficiency and cut waste.

8 mins

Move will add 270 practices, 15 of them 24-hour emergency services, to IVC Evidensia portfolio, which will number 2,000 practices and 30,000 staff across 17 countries.

8 mins

CVC Capital Partners announces the acquisition of majority stake in UK-based practice group.

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