September 2016

Clinical managers join BCF

Holly Johnson and Rachel Marshall have joined BCF Technology to help deliver veterinary imaging training and further develop online learning resources, as part of the new BCF Academy.

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New name for equine pathology lab

In an announcement unveiled at BEVA Congress in Birmingham last week, Rossdales Laboratories is to be the new name for Beaufort Cottage Laboratories.

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John Lewis refuses to enforce £200 RSA referral ‘penalty’

John Lewis has become the first pet insurance provider to say it will not enforce a £200 “penalty” for non-urgent referrals outside the RSA preferred referral network.

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Vet Dynamics event to focus on leadership

The Vet Dynamics Conference 2016 is to be held 15-17 September at the Oxford Belfry Hotel, complete with top speakers, a gala dinner and an awards ceremony.

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Technology firm launches online learning hub

BCF Technology has launched an academy gathering its says gathers its learning resources and expertise in one place.

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IVC names graduate support sponsors

Independent Vetcare (IVC) has announced 10 official partners for its new graduate academy 2016-7 support programme.

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New recruit for Glasgow surgery family

Critical and emergency care vet Elaine Stewart has joined the Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital to oversee its emergency and critical care services.

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Moneypenny unveils £15 million HQ

Telephone answering specialist Moneypenny has unveiled its new £15 million headquarters in Wrexham, complete with a tree house meeting room and a village pub.

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British firm helps with opening of Indian practice

One of the UK's leading veterinary business consultancies has been spreading its wings after helping open a practice in India.

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August 2016

Small animal practice relocating to former pub

A former pub that has stood empty for more than two years is to reopen later this year as a small animal veterinary hospital.

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Industry experts prepare canine tick risk consensus statement

An expert industry panel has approved an independently prepared consensus statement on ticks and tick-borne disease risk to UK dogs.

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New face at Royal Canin

Royal Canin has appointed Katy Smith as veterinary support manager at its head office in Castle Cary, Somerset.

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White Cross Vets opens £300k practice

Family-run White Cross Vets has opened a practice in the Upton Rocks area of Widnes, spending £300,000 on the new facility.

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North Yorkshire practices join forces

A North Yorkshire practice has been acquired by a larger neighbouring practice, providing it with access to new tools and services, as well as a bigger team.

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Cherrydown Vets joins The Linnaeus Group

Linnaeus has acquired the three Essex branches of Cherrydown Vets, bringing its total number of sites to 24.

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Medivet chief shortlisted for entrepreneur award

The chief executive of the UK's largest privately owned vet group could be poised to win a top business award.

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July 2016

Winners celebrated at International Cat Care Awards

Manufacturers that strive to improve the lives of felines through innovation have been recognised by International Cat Care (ICC).

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New partners for independent vet group

Willows Veterinary Group has promoted vets Steve Calveley, Katie Green and Jonny Duncan to partner status.

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Black Country vets star on the small screen

Blacks Vets has found fame again with an appearance on prime time Channel 4 show The Job Interview.

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Vet practice switches to Plan Bee

There is a buzz down at Oak Barn Vets in Surrey since the practice adopted 60,000 bees.

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