Sessions will cover a variety of topics from how to diagnose liver disease and the metabolic causes of seizures to pain management in patients and portosystemic shunts.
The moves by CVS and Goddard Veterinary Group – now part of VetPartners – were outlined after an industry body warned falling practice acquisitions were likely to increase bosses’ attention on limiting costs.
The Competition and Markets Authority says more time is needed for suitable buyers to be found for 12 veterinary businesses, but still expects to accept the company’s plans.
Trading update also reveals CVS Group revenue grew by more than 7% during the past 12 months and that the company spent more than £50 million on UK practice acquisitions.
Bosses claim regulators’ move to delist one of its French operations, which has now been upheld after a legal challenge, could put many practices at risk.
Researchers from the University of York said current economic challenges, including high veterinary care costs, may act as a source of additional stress, though they acknowledge further analysis is needed.
Bosses say their plans – which could see hundreds of support staff roles axed – are necessary, but Unite leaders have accused them of caring more about their bottom line than animal or staff welfare.
The RCVS says it will consider its approach as part of a forthcoming technology review, after veterinary industry leaders were urged to act now to set guidelines around the use of AI in practice.
Professionals and their families are being invited to take a look behind the scenes of Southfield Veterinary Specialists’ £16 million hospital in September.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said high veterinary care costs are behind the surge, despite estimates a lack of cover could actually be saving the industry billions more.
NVS Group unifies four brands, which will remain distinct and keep their identities: National Veterinary Services, Select from NVS, NationWide Laboratories and VetIT.
Zoetis said one health and sustainability pledges were key to its ongoing work, as was work on health projects in partnership with vet schools and other research bodies.
