Sanctions for breaches of welfare standards must be applied regardless of who is responsible for them to maintain public confidence, a senior vet has said.
“Fundamentals” course has been developed under the college’s Mind Matters Initiative to explore ways to create civil workplaces using research spearheaded by University of Aberdeen.
IVC Evidensia’s group head of animal welfare David Martin says bans in UK nations had failed to stop fatal attacks and warns “status dogs are coming back”.
Pharmaceutical company is providing event to offer veterinary professionals practical understanding of using latest surveillance data and research for everyday practice.
All sides in House of Commons today (29 November) back vet and MP Danny Chambers’ private members bill at second reading – with Government listing potential restrictions.
Sally Everitt concedes many owners unlikely to discuss diets with vets unless there is an existing health problem, but she urges colleagues to be “trusted advisors to clients”.
Although veterinary revenues are continuing to show strong growth, the company has predicted slow development in the retail sector is likely to continue for some time.