November 2018

Richard Sutcliffe – who was convicted of two counts of common assault by beating and of undertaking, or attempting to undertake, non-emergency surgery on the eyelid of a person – receives suspension for six months.

9 mins

Five cases of feline tuberculosis have been confirmed in households across England, with some of the affected households believed to have suffered multiple feline infections.

7 mins

Specialist equipment includes a state-of-the-art “gait analysis walkway”, which provides a range of data for clinical and research purposes.

5 mins

Some councillors expressed concerns about the potential animal welfare implications of a trial, which would see POM-Vs prescribed without a physical examination.

6 mins

Experiences such as feeling valued and admired by colleagues, and generally “fitting in” – are the biggest drivers in avoiding burnout and exit from the profession, researchers said.

5 mins

Scheme aims to provide “uniquely global perspective” that recognises regional, economic and cultural aspects that may affect prevalence and impact of veterinary wellness.

5 mins

Isabelle Vets in Guernsey take part in “Bright Tights Day” for charity that helped former director who battled ovarian cancer.

7 mins

Programme will explore leader aspirations of females, as well as equip them with tools needed to help promotion into senior posts.

5 mins

The programme has been designed for a range of levels of clinical experience – from the recent graduate to those returning to equine practice from a career break.

5 mins

“This meeting aims to uncover what is being done across professions, including some innovative work by veterinary professionals” – president of the Royal Society of Medicine Comparative Medicine Network.

3 mins

“There are no easy answers to reducing disease levels, and what is required is new drive, and a concerted and concentrated effort, by all sectors involved” – Sir Charles Godfray.

5 mins

Hard work and dedication from staff has turned a practice that started nine years ago with four staff into a veterinary hospital.

3 mins

Findings are latest pieces in the jigsaw in terms of understanding peste des petits ruminants and the implications for monitoring virus evolution.

5 mins

The Linnaeus Group has donated the money at a time when demand for the veterinary charity’s service has increased by 500% during the past five years.

3 mins

State-of-the-art nuclear scintigraphy unit complete with gamma camera will provide vets with clearest ever diagnostic images.

5 mins

Infection with Rhodococcus equi can cause severe, insidiously progressive pneumonia, as well as affect other organs in the body, such as bones, abdominal lymph nodes, eyes, joints and brain.

6 mins

One in three vets don’t neuter kittens from four months old, according to the Cat Population Control Group – the charity is inviting vet professionals to speak to them at London Vet Show.

3 mins

Pick six numbers and punch them into Burtons Medical Equipment’s locked safe. If it opens, you walk away with £50,000. Simple.

3 mins

Calling all veterinary professionals – Veterinary Times has nominated the animal charity for a £100,000 donation to further its work. All you have to do is vote for it…

3 mins

Veterinary professionals are being urged to participate in building a new information “hub” to be rolled out next year.

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