September 2022

Valley Exotics, based at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff, has been endorsed as a training site by the European College of Zoological Medicine and can now offer three-year residencies.

4 mins

Kwasi Kwarteng revealed he was scrapping unpopular reforms to the off-payroll working rules that impact sector locums and practice – but vet spokespeople say more clarity is now needed.

8 mins

Survey of vets and VNs aims to gain future topic ideas for the digital learning platform.

4 mins

Officials have been asked to draw up potential guidelines, despite concerns over costs and whether the available punishments would offer a sufficient deterrent to offenders.

12 mins

Vets across multiple species, veterinary nurses, receptionists, university staff and industry trailblazers recognised by new initiative that aims to bring together tomorrow’s veterinary leaders.

12 mins

Study by RVC reveals lionheads, mini lops, lops and dwarf lop rabbits most at risk of dacryocystitis.

5 mins

A West Yorkshire vet team is heading into the hills this weekend for a charity three peaks challenge in memory of a former colleague.

3 mins

Importance of identifying correct cows to cull will be focus of series of Johne’s masterclasses for vets during autumn and will be included in Johne’s screening service, HerdWise, from 1 October.

5 mins

Campaigners claim new intensive culls have already begun as part of controversial policy to combat bTB.

6 mins

The Minster Veterinary Practice in York, which set up a clothing bank so clients could drop off unwanted items, has earned a top-level Investors in the Environment green award.

5 mins

Competition and Markets Authority says it is satisfied plans to sell eight practices to Linnaeus will address concerns that saw it initially halt the deal nearly a year ago.

5 mins

A leading charity vet who shared her expertise with students at an Essex university college has been recognised for almost 40 years of work in the animal welfare sector.

3 mins

Incoming BVA president Malcolm Morley believes early training on how to guide human behaviour during conversations will help the profession to produce better practitioners.

12 mins

Campaigners urge new environment secretary Ranil Jayawardena to order a review, although officials insist the department’s stance has not changed. 

13 mins

First UK-licensed BRD vaccine for use in calves from the day of birth onwards for active immunisation against BRD caused by bovine respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza virus type-three.

4 mins

Outgoing BEVA president Huw Griffiths' plea comes as annual congress is told work-life balance is “here to stay”, while a senior academic insists universities not to blame.

15 mins

Event will be held on 29 September from 2pm to 11pm UK time and will focus on dermatology diagnosis, science-based approaches and nutrition based support.

4 mins

Greencross Pet Wellness Company is bringing its Greencross Clinical Symposium back after a two-year break for COVID-19 and opening to international members of the veterinary profession.

5 mins

A new deadline has been set for professionals to have their say, following the death of the Queen.

4 mins

More than £500,000 is set to be invested in the bursary scheme, which bosses say will also see graduates offered jobs within the company’s practices.

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