August 2022

Worries sector could be unable to meet demand for services as new study finds vet professionals more likely to quit or feel burnt out if they experience rudeness from senior colleagues or clients.

13 mins

Pan-European logistical problem is expected to impact on supplies from one manufacturer in the coming months, with it and others saying they are taking steps to meet supply demands.

8 mins

Ophthalmology resident Ruby Shorrock joins 99 others within the group following arrival at Paragon Veterinary Referrals, while Dick White Referrals is introducing two new ECC residencies.

5 mins

Founder of unique outdoor congress launched in 2015 says staging such an event “has presented significant challenges” and “as it is, we cannot make the numbers work”.

5 mins

Case of German shepherd cross-breed imported from Belarus transmitting to its foster carer and three of her four dogs shows need for testing, vets said. 

9 mins

“Analysis of our survey results will help us to better comprehend what the landscape looks like, and how best to address it for the short and longer terms” – Huw Griffiths, BEVA president.

4 mins

Scientists in France say a four-year-old pet greyhound tested positive for the virus after its owners were both found to have the infection.

6 mins

An avian influenza prevention zone has been in place across Great Britain since late last year as the country suffered its largest ever outbreak.

5 mins

Royal Canin, in association with Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify, is running weekly evening sessions throughout the month to aid conversations on mental health and well-being in the professions.

4 mins

Study finds a majority of respondents described themselves as uncomfortable tackling certain work activities – but author argues the pandemic has taught them "invaluable" skills.

13 mins

Surgery saves the remaining eye of a three-year-old bulldog that otherwise faced a life of blindness.

4 mins

Researchers hope to find ways of improving performance sustainability as they believe decisions made in the early part of horses’ lives can make them more vulnerable to injury and disease later.

6 mins

Ahead of the 31st anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act, BVA president says “a complete overhaul” of legislation is needed now.

7 mins

The Tuk's Law group is seeking a legal requirement for vets to check that a person presenting an otherwise healthy animal for euthanasia is registered on its microchip.

13 mins

Nearly one in four of all cats being taken to UK vets are not having all their welfare needs met, a survey of vets has suggested.

4 mins

Almost 40% of cats included in the research were found to have hypertension, based on current guidelines, as one author said the disease remains "underdiagnosed".

13 mins

A three-unit course is available online that officials say will offer globally applicable advice for how to administer jabs to cats and dogs.

3 mins

Vet Laura Muir is the toast of Scotland once more after scooping two medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham – but her season isn’t done yet.

5 mins

The association has produced a range of resources aimed at encouraging employers to consider whether flexible working might improve job satisfaction among their employees.

6 mins

Vet-Al, which offers virtual services through the Joii Pet Care app, has backed reforms that would relax the current rules on remote prescribing.

13 mins