Funded by UK veterinary employers and The University of Edinburgh Business School, a core objective of the study is to look at how limiting access to means could cut the high rate.
The survey, part of a study funded by the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, is open to all, regardless of formal diagnosis or self-diagnosis, and co-morbidities.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is hosting the event tonight (4 May) with The Mindful Vet Stephanie Sorrell and aims to provide advice to managers to use with their teams.
“There is a national shortage of vets, and universities are looking for prospects who have demonstrated willingness to excel in the industry” – Fern Gresty, iPET Network.
New collection draws on materials from Companion, BSAVA Congress and the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties, and has been launched to coincide with Hedgehog Awareness Week (1 to 7 May).
Association releases statistics for World Veterinary Day today (30 April) and launches a campaign to support vets and veterinary workplaces experiencing abuse from animal owners.
Peter Rossdale, who died in November 2021, was a dedicated equine clinician and scientist, and a special additional plenary lecture and award have been created in his memory.
The 10-year-old small female cross-breed was rushed to Davies as an emergency when her local vet spotted general stiffness a couple of days after CiCi had cut her paw.
Novel treatments GS-441524 and remdesivir are legally available to vets in the UK and Australia to use for the disease, and a study wants to find out how cats have responded.
“Unless our concerns are addressed, we will refer this deal for an in-depth investigation to ensure that pet owners don’t lose out” – Competition and Markets Authority.
Sue Paterson is re-elected and joined by newcomers Olivia Cook and Abbie Calow, but those choosing to vote – at 18.6% – was down a quarter on 2021’s figures.
Environmental enrichments allowing for tunnelling, digging and human interaction are best, while rubber toys and any items that can trap claws should be avoided, according to RVC study.
A six-month-old Labrador retriever born with a lingually displaced mandibular canine tooth has been fitted with a unique bite plane at Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies’ Hospital for Small Animals.
In a letter to RCVS president Kate Richards, Christine Middlemiss says primary aim is not enforcement, but to protect UK biosecurity – and prevent first rabies case in UK in a century.
The course, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Primary and Accessible Care and Education internship, aims to help students develop skills in teaching and research in a practical setting.
