November 2017

Former head of communications Lizzie Lockett has been chosen by the royal college to take up the role, replacing Nick Stace.

4 mins

A total of 28% of veterinary practices which took part in the SPVS Recruitment Survey 2017 reported a severe effect on their ability to cover out-of-hours work due to not having a full complement of vets.

6 mins

British veterinary business consultant Alison Lambert returns from Melbourne after playing a lead role at the Australian Veterinary Association's Veterinary Business Group Summit.

3 mins

The royal college’s new position, focused on efficacy and ethics, comes after long-standing discussions within the veterinary community.

6 mins

Association’s latest event, “Brexit: what’s the future for animal health?”, put progress and sentiment under the microscope.

5 mins

Voting for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 is now available for peers and the public, with organisers promising the event will be “bigger than ever” after last year’s record-breaking turnout.

8 mins

Vets4Pets is holding a series of days, in support of various Wiltshire charities, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its move to Swindon.

5 mins

"Outstanding" study reveals novel technique in curing lameness in horses quickly, which could have implications in both animal and human medicine.

6 mins

A group of school children from Coventry enjoyed an inspiring day when they took on the role of vets and veterinary nurses with a local practice team.

2 mins

Ophthalmologist David Donaldson joins the Bristol practice as part of the largest team of US and European specialists in south-west England.

4 mins

October 2017

Association members now have until 3 November to take advantage of a discount price for the 2018 congress at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales.

4 mins

Dairy farms are being encouraged to think creatively and develop a team approach to lameness to get on top of the problem before winter sets in.

5 mins

Former BSAVA president Michael Day was chosen after having served the association at various levels for almost 15 years.

4 mins

Research into owner attitudes towards their pets shows many couples would rather stay in unhappy relationships than see their animals suffer.

3 mins

One of the UK’s largest veterinary buying groups has been announced as an official sponsor of the Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices.

3 mins

Report from the VMD shows purchases of antibiotics for use in food animals has fallen by more than a quarter in two years.

4 mins

A two-day event designed to give overseas vets and veterinary nurses the best chance of adapting to working life in British practices is to be hosted by the royal college.

4 mins

With the UK veterinary profession committed to the responsible use of antibiotics, Nigel Gibbens has taken to the web to recognise concerted efforts to reduce their usage in agriculture.

2 mins

A tenacious veterinary team from a practice in West Sussex are celebrating after raising £1,000 for St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley.

3 mins

For £75 for indoor cats, or £99 for outdoor cats, the Kit-Start package includes a bespoke vaccine course, neutering, microchip, parasite control and nail clipping.

4 mins