The Veterinary Marketing Association hopes online resource will help those new to animal health marketing develop their skills and career.

Practice wins Sustainability Influencer Business of the Year 2020, while green pioneer staff member Ellie West gets individual gong.

Katherine Eitel Belt is one of the leading names due to speak at SPVS and the VMG’s Focus on Leadership and Management day.

“We’ve lived in the area for many years, and wanted a vet that looks after the pets and supports the families of our local community” – Chris Devlin of Vetsmiths.

The multispecialist small animal referral hospital is encouraging team members to take up its 10,000 Steps challenge for mental health.

Insurance provider is encouraging the profession to recognise the “dedication and talent of the UK’s veterinary professionals, teams and practices” by nominating colleagues for its 2021 awards.

The pan-European care fund will pilot in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland, with a view to expansion in the future.

RCVS Practice Standards Scheme officials keen to ensure standards are being met while protecting public health during the continuing pandemic.

“We are delighted to have branched out our services with the opening of this new ‘horse GP’ practice…” – Nicholas Graham, University of Glasgow.

VetPartners has invested £750,000 to tranform a former shopping mall unit into a 24-hour veterinary practice.

Group representing independent practices says RCVS opting to give permanent green light to remote prescribing of medicines would be “the thin end of the wedge”.

Vet business consultancy is hosting an expert-led webinar on 16 September to offer guidance and advice for those thinking of opening their own veterinary practice.

Vetscan Imagyst provides vets with ability to identify parasites, view images and share results with pet owners within nine minutes, says firm.

“With their resources, VetPartners were able to move quickly, and a complete package of support has been delivered through trust and goodwill” – Matthew O’Donnell, Cheshire Equine Clinic.

The sale of equipment – including top-end scanners, operating tables and radiology kit – has begun following the trust’s closure in March.