October 2018

Dorset veterinary director Yoav Alony-Gilboa takes over from Iain Richards at helm of SVS, which builds strong links with sheep farmers through National Sheep Association.

3 mins

Association warns changes must protect recruitment capacity of vets from the EU, not introduce “new layers of bureaucracy”.

4 mins

One of the UK’s leading pet insurers has announced changes to its free cover product, as well as a revamped digital system to simplify the process for clients.

5 mins

Award-winning Black Country veterinary practice celebrates continued success with local and regional business achievements.

4 mins

September 2018

“Practice made perfect” was the theme at the company's sixth annual event, held in Kenilworth.

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Association fears publication of new technical notices underlines how a no-deal situation could put strain on large and crucial sections of veterinary workforce. 

6 mins

“I firmly believe that, in collaborating with the AVMA, we will be able to address more effectively the pressing issues around mental health...” – Mind Matters Initiative chairman Stuart Reid.

4 mins

More than 12,000 staff now work at 900-plus practices across 8 European countries and treat 2.3 million pets, according to first report.

4 mins

Million-pound investment to result in creation of state-of-the-art intensive care facility and new vet jobs for equine hospital.

4 mins

August 2018

Major investment creates jobs for five new clinicians in extra operating theatre and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging suite.

3 mins

A leading veterinary business consultancy has launched a nationwide survey to establish how terms and conditions of front-of-house staff vary across the UK.

3 mins

The UK’s leading provider of out-of-hours veterinary care has grown its network by opening its latest site at a first opinion practice in Peterborough.

3 mins

Hospital and centre of excellence in Republic of Ireland bought by UK’s leading provider of integrated veterinary services.

5 mins

Online course will cover ”Recruitment and contracts of employment”, ”Handling disciplinaries and grievances”, ”Effective performance management”, ”Dealing with sickness”, and ”Dismissing an employee”.

3 mins

In a first for veterinary sector in Scotland, initiative “recognises the central role receptionists play as part of the practice team”, says group’s managing partner.

4 mins

Recognised specialist in internal medicine and feline medicine takes up newly created role and will have responsibility for group’s medical education strategy.

4 mins

York-based group lays ground for ambition to become leading UK equine business and launch equine graduate development programme to build for future.

5 mins

Practices urged to help benchmark veterinary profession prices and see how their fees compare, both regionally and nationally.

3 mins

“We are thrilled BC Partners is supporting us during the next phase of our growth,” says Jo Malone, chief executive of the small animal, mixed and equine veterinary practices operator.

7 mins

Classified advertising site bids to deter unscrupulous operators from misusing the platform and discourage the “casual” trading of animals online.

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