March 2021

RCVS formally welcomes overseas-educated surgeons to UK register at online statutory membership exams admissions ceremony.

7 mins

Wear Referrals in County Durham carries out rare and intricate surgery on 15-week-old cocker spaniel that couldn’t keep down solid food.

6 mins

February 2021

No rise in fees as college says payments can be staggered again because of pinch of continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

New cases confirmed takes the total number of dogs hit by the lethal disease to 17 in less than two months.

5 mins

Ageing sprocker spaniel has corrective surgery on both eyes to fix sight blighted by swollen and ulcerated eyes, and degenerating corneas.

5 mins

Inaugural staging of BVA’s first standalone conference in eight years will now take place from 23 to 24 June 2022.

5 mins

Cardiology team at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull carries out surgery to repair heart defects in five different puppies.

6 mins

A team of more than 30 vets will be cycling through Zambia to offer veterinary help, and raise £12,000 for conservation and animal welfare efforts in the country.

6 mins

A study supported by pet food company JustFoodForDogs analysed faecal output from beagles receiving four different diets.

14 mins

More than 600 veterinary professionals have signed up for the event with leading expert David Walker following a surge in cases across the UK.

4 mins

RCVS Knowledge has updated and expanded its evidence-based veterinary medicine course with six ordered modules designed for veterinary professionals to build a solid foundation in the area.

6 mins

BCVA and NOAH develop new guidance to help such veterinarians with medicine prescribing and latest regulations.

4 mins

Investigations at London Vet Specialists had revealed large mass under 14-year-old cat’s neck was affecting its miaow and purr.

5 mins

Association represented on group pushing forward plans for more inclusion and diversity across professions.

5 mins

The BCVA, which took on delivery of the training to farmers, has redeveloped the scheme to reduce admin burden on farms.

3 mins

Simon Lyddon, who runs IVC Evidensia practice Vine Tree Vets in Herefordshire, will be part of a 12-strong team setting off from the Canary Islands in March on a 40-day adventure.

Strategy covers training, vet and VN education, recruitment, retaining staff and culture change, with college and other bodies committing to drive it forward.

5 mins

More than 1,000 members took part in survey that has helped shape “Lessons from lockdown: telemedicine is here to stay” and a practical follow-up session.

6 mins

One-day course offering seven CPD hours aims to arm veterinary participants with more knowledge to empower owners.

4 mins

Vet and transformation coach Jenny Guyat is launching The Crossroads programme to offer mindfulness and well-being support for veterinary professionals in their careers.

4 mins