October 2017

A CPD event sponsored by the Veterinary Christian Fellowship will explore developments in the treatment of feline pancreas and liver disease.

2 mins

RCVS council has approved an alternative dispute resolution scheme to resolve client complaints against veterinary practices that do not require disciplinary committee scrutiny.

3 mins

Tameside Veterinary Clinic is expanding with the opening of its third surgery after taking over the lease of a former bank building.

3 mins

Vet Van is fully equipped for routine, non-urgent care available in a first consult at a veterinary surgery, and has the full backup of all Willows Veterinary Group practices.

5 mins

Jeremy the “one in a million“ sinistral snail has gone to the big cabbage patch in the sky, but scientists confirm he did “father“ offspring before shuffling off this mortal coil.

4 mins

Cornish practice invites veterinary professionals to barbecue and fireworks display to celebrate 10 years in business and its achievements along the way.

4 mins

A veterinary oncology specialist has embarked on a study to determine if dogs can be trained to detect canine transitional cell carcinoma in the odour of urine.

6 mins

Staff at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury are hoping Friday 13 proves lucky for 17-year-old Jack Russell terrier waiting for adoption.

4 mins

Mental health researcher and Vetlife Helpline manager Rosie Allister encourages veterinary professionals to take a moment to reflect after an animal has been euthanised.

7 mins

With a growing population of 1.5 million as pets in the UK, veterinary professionals are being invited to an event highlighting best practice on this topic.

4 mins

Treacle, treated by Essex practice YourVets Rayleigh, needed veterinary attention after swallowing an assortment of pebbles from owner’s garden.

3 mins

ArroGen Veterinary Forensics brings together vets, forensic experts and academics to provide enforcement agencies with evidence to aid prosecution in animal abuse cases.

7 mins

Hospital of Yorkshire's 12-branch Calder Vets gains three awards from college for diagnostic, inpatient and emergency and critical care services.

4 mins

“This is a great opportunity to raise awareness for what is a very serious problem in our profession – we all know someone within the veterinary community who has had mental health problems” – president John Chitty.

5 mins

Practice staff join forces in a range of fund-raising initiatives to help charity that provides dogs to those with life-threatening conditions.

5 mins

Scheme that aids homeless people's pets is planned to be rolled out across the UK if it gets backing from the veterinary profession and drug companies.

7 mins

The new professional body is offering a formalised, structured system of training and accreditation for those working front of house in practice.

5 mins

Northwest Veterinary Specialists hosts Chester Zoo day, where more than 100 delegates benefit from expert CPD and enjoy guided tour.

4 mins

“We believe our study will improve diagnosis and assessment of these horses, which are otherwise so frustrating to deal with in practice” – Richard Piercy, professor of comparative neuromuscular disease.

6 mins

Speaking at the RCVS’ inaugural Innovation Symposium, Richard Susskind OBE highlighted how the advance of computer processing power was set to change the way vets and pet owners interact.

8 mins