May 2022

The Veterinary Poisons Information Service – a membership-only service for vet practices – has seen the number of calls it receives double in five years.

5 mins

VetCT has announced the results of its Google Glass trial with the Kent practice, which has shown the potential for the hands-free videography device to be used for real-time feedback and advice.

6 mins

Two companies aim to work together to take forward sustainable practices and improve how they can be implemented across the veterinary sector.

5 mins

Nutrition firm working with veterinary technology company, alongside third investor, aims to allow development of artificial intelligence-powered tech solutions for veterinary practices.

8 mins

The owners of one of the UK’s largest veterinary business consultancies have announced that it has now become an employee-owned trust.

4 mins

April 2022

Peter Rossdale, who died in November 2021, was a dedicated equine clinician and scientist, and a special additional plenary lecture and award have been created in his memory.

4 mins

“Unless our concerns are addressed, we will refer this deal for an in-depth investigation to ensure that pet owners don’t lose out” – Competition and Markets Authority.

8 mins

Two-year-old Weimaraner fractured knee cap after careering down Cumbrian hill and into a wooden stake, but was treated at Kentdale Referrals.

5 mins

Vets4Pets has announced that Gudrun Ravetz will step into the newly created role, which has been developed to provide support for staff across all its practices.

6 mins

Pet insurance firm has chosen Earth Day (22 April) to announce the environmental achievement and launch a sustainability pledge. 

4 mins

Tim Richardson is confirmed as new Linnaeus COO following his successful leadership of several primary care and referral practices.

4 mins

Cockburn Vets in Coalville, Leicestershire wins a second successive gold award in the national scheme, while Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service also comes out on top again.

7 mins

IVC Evidensia division sponsors the University of Bristol vet school’s hockey team, providing cow print hockey shirts for the players.

4 mins

Association brings in leadership advocate Richard Casey to accelerate delivery of the WSAVA’s goals.

6 mins

VMD confirms an increase in “illegal sourcing of veterinary medicines”, while vets have spoken out about clients rejecting their recommended treatments because they can source similar options cheaper online.

15 mins

Grant applications can be either clinical or non-clinical and criteria include further education scholarships, advancement of research, educational schemes, and the advancement of learning and knowledge.

4 mins

Independent, specialist-led ophthalmology service Focus Referrals has just celebrated one year in premises in Banbury, having initially been set up as a mobile service.

3 mins

Survey finds while 75% of respondents loved helping students and offering EMS, more than 60% cited fear of introducing infection to the practice as reason for not providing it during pandemic.

4 mins

Fourth staging of British Veterinary Receptionist Association Congress to take place at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire from 30 September to 1 October.

3 mins

Humane Society International and partner groups have established a fund, backed by Mars Incorporated, to pay for up to €250 (£209) for up to five pets each in 38 countries – including UK.

8 mins