November 2024

Analysis by Cats Protection reveals rises in both number of owners wanting pets to have kittens and number being given away to relatives, friends or rescue groups.

9 mins

Gourley Veterinary Surgeons is merging four branch sites into a large purpose-built practice in Denton.

3 mins

The association’s new Young Vet of the Year said he was “stunned” even to be nominated after collecting the prize during the London ceremony.

7 mins

Progressive Veterinary Association says council voted “contrary to the will of the profession” – and signals its campaign for much more radical change would continue.

9 mins

Plea to look beyond patient delivered by dual qualified veterinary and medical nurse Helen Ballantyne during a passionate keynote address on the “one health” theme at Vets Now congress in Leeds.

4 mins

Researchers say they will now look for ways to address the problem without reducing the effectiveness of infection treatments.

4 mins

Chairperson Martin Coleman tells packed London Vet Show session this afternoon (15 November): “We're not just going to present a set of remedy proposals, take it or leave it.”

5 mins

Police have responded to reports of death threats and an expected protest over the treatment of a dog.

4 mins

Neil Hudson has been appointed to the Conservatives’ shadow Defra team by the party’s new leader, Kemi Badenoch.

3 mins

End users of company’s veterinary surface disinfectant to be given scientific and clinical insights.

4 mins

First-of-its kind cartridge-based diagnostic tool, OptiCell, is now available for pre-sale in the UK with installations expected to start in January 2025.

5 mins

Senior RCVS official tells session delegates “now is the time” to draw up concrete proposals for professional feedback.

5 mins

Former RCVS president Lord Sandy Trees warns sector could be at risk of destruction, but argues vet professionals could play major role in shaping debates.

9 mins

Twelve college alumni make roster of 2024’s outstanding veterinary professionals, which were honoured at ceremony at London Vet Show today.

5 mins

The forum was created by Webinar Vet founder Anthony Chadwick who has announced the fourth edition will be held in Montpellier from 11 to 13 June 2025.

5 mins

Team at Royal Zoological Society of Scotland blames fireworks for death of baby red panda Roxie – and “cannot rule out” same noise also played part in death of her mother Ginger five days earlier.

5 mins

UK Pet Food is planning other initiatives it hopes will help reduce the growing problem of pet obesity.

4 mins

Police and the Food Standards Agency are continuing their inquiries, although officials stress there is no current safety risk to the public.

3 mins

UK and international speakers to present an array of subjects in 28 theatres across two days.

7 mins

The issue is a key part of the agenda at this week’s London Vet Show after new figures revealed many neurodivergent vets do not feel supported in their workplace.

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