June 2021

Organisers of BVA Live are offering the first 99 tickets for the event – 23 to 24 June 2022 – for £99.

6 mins

College calls out “inaccuracies and misunderstandings” in a statement released by both associations, and labels part of their criticism “needlessly inflammatory and scaremongering”.

16 mins

Following Prime Minister’s announcement on 14 June, RCVS confirms that temporary guidance on remote prescribing will continue for at least a further month.

3 mins

In a direct appeal to owners, the association is asking them to take precautions when walking their dogs near bodies of water this summer after a dog died in the Scottish Highlands.

6 mins

Webinar will cover research process and progression of a study, which aims to help veterinary professionals and owners provide the best care for senior dogs.

5 mins

Previously, members of British Veterinary LGBT took part in marches across the country to mark Pride Month, but this year are making themselves known through the hashtag #ShowYourVetPride.

7 mins

An increase in demand, coupled with a lack of awareness among new pet owners, has led to a shortage of donated tissues to assist in the repair of dogs and cats.

6 mins

Elderly bird has eyesight saved after veterinary surgeons treat debilitating cataracts and ulcers.

5 mins

Tim Charlesworth of Eastcott Referrals in Swindon will take part in the Race to the Stones challenge on 10 July to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

4 mins

Vets needed to trial updated website that now provides enhanced functionality when applying for certificates and enables accessibility from mobile devices.

2 mins

Members of RCVS council agree to adopt recommendations – first put forward in Legislation Working Party report – that, if implemented, could lead to biggest reforms since 1966 Veterinary Surgeons Act.

6 mins

Queen recognises members of the profession in 2021 birthday honours. 

4 mins

Biggest UK veterinary groups defend cost decisions as calls for an investigation into rising bills and pricing policies snowball.

11 mins

The ProfCon Investigation Support service is a free source of emotional support for vets and vet nurses who find themselves being scrutinised by the college.

7 mins

Vet Sustain has produced a checklist graphic to help veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses change their working practices and reduce their impact on the environment.

5 mins

VetCT is offering free access to its new specialist support app to all new graduates for three months.

5 mins

Five-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier-cross walking again after vets gave him 50-50 chance following operation to correct a severe intervertebral disc extrusion.

6 mins

Researchers at the veterinary school have launched a survey after seeing an unprecedented spike in cats across the UK presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia.

9 mins

Study highlighted by BSAVA ahead of World Environment Day shows the use of conservative flow technique could reduce the use of anaesthetic gases by up to 63%.

5 mins

Richard Stephenson was elected back on to RCVS council in 2020, following a stint from 2008-16, and has cited personal reasons for the decision.

2 mins