April 2016

Double award victory for RVC professor

The clinical director of the RVC’s small animal referral service has received a second award in recognition of his ground-breaking work.

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RCVS launches adapted fellowship scheme

The RCVS has launched a fellowship scheme and is accepting applications from veterinary surgeons who have made a meritorious contribution to their field.

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Volunteers sought for Colombian clinical project

Veterinary volunteers are being sought to operate a clinic and treating the animal population of Tierra Bomba Island, Colombia as part of the WSAVA's latest global outreach project.

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BSAVA Awards praise ‘inspiring work’ of veterinary peers

The veterinary profession's unsung heroes were recognised at the 2016 BSAVA Awards.

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Online training programme for Johne’s disease control

The BCVA and the National Action Group on Johne’s have unveiled an online training programme for vets to help control Johne's disease on farms.

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Equine graduate development programme unveiled

A new training programme has been described as one of the most positive developments for UK equine vets in the past 25 years.

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Private blood testing to help bTB diagnosis launched

The APHA is offering private interferon gamma blood tests to diagnose bTB under certain conditions.

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Yorkshire vet TV series back by popular demand

Documentary series The Yorkshire Vet is set to return to our screens following the success of the original series last year.

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BVA launches ‘one health’ manifestos ahead of elections

The BVA and its Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh branches have launched three manifestos urging parliamentarians to take action on animal health and welfare...

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RCVS tells vets: pay renewal fees or face price hike

The RCVS is warning vets must renew their annual fees before the end of April or suffer penalties.

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Vet takes on US cycle challenge for dementia charity

A vet with an appetite for endurance sports is in training for an unsupported attempt to cycle 4,262 miles coast-to-coast across North America.

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Learners undertake residential course in veterinary education

Professionals from around the world took their first step towards achieving the MSc in Veterinary Education by completing a five-day residential course at the Royal Veterinary College.

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March 2016

RCVS council elections: the candidates hoping to count on your vote

Voting has opened for the 2016 RCVS council elections – and hopes are high of another bumper turnout.

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Leading surgeon to speak at free CPD event

The manifestation of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is the subject of an upcoming free talk by London Vet Specialists’ Janet Kovak McClaran, one of the world’s leading soft tissue surgeons.

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Animal welfare theme for official vets event

"Animal welfare – the role of the OV" is the theme of the second official veterinarian (OV) conference, set to take place on 29-30 September.

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Ex-vet’s fourth bid to be restored to register fails

A former vet has had his fourth successive application to be restored to the register dismissed by the RCVS disciplinary committee.

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RCVS council elects new junior vice-president

Stephen May has been elected the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' junior vice-president for 2016-17.

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BBC casting call for vet to front TV series

The BBC is looking for vets who might be interested in becoming an expert TV presenter.

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Antibiotic Guardians: have you pledged yet?

The veterinary sector is being urged to take part in Public Health England’s Antibiotic Guardian … more

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Extra time for vets wanting advanced practitioner status

Veterinary surgeons who wish to gain the RCVS advanced practitioner status have been given extra … more

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