January 2021

Jack Russell terrier had been referred to Eastcott Veterinary Referrals suffering from urinary incontinence and preputial pruritus.

12 mins

Members of the RCVS Fellowship Board particularly want to hear from more female applicants ahead of the closing date on 15 February 2021.

5 mins

Anderson Moores reports successful treatment of suspected cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy case in Labrador retriever Molly.

6 mins

Durham Equine Practice has expanded with a new-look veterinary team to enhance its service to 15,000 of the north-east’s horses, ponies and donkeys.

4 mins

“The research fund is the first step in our ambitious plans to develop a stronger research framework within the group” – Alistair Cliff of IVC Evidensia.

3 mins

Findings of survey led by RVC and the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society will be used to help promote diversity and well-being across profession.

5 mins

Smartphone app developed by The University of Edinburgh helps Mission Rabies slash vaccination times in Malawi.

6 mins

Elected candidates in four regions will be voice of local membership and take place on BVA council for three-year term.

3 mins

“This whole ordeal caused me to question my career and the only job I’ve ever wanted to do since I was little. Thankfully I survived the two-year RCVS hell” – Elizabeth Law-Bartle.

14 mins

As students head back amid fresh national lockdowns, schools envisage those in final stretch of course will graduate with minimal disruption.

11 mins

“The launch of dentistry and maxillofacial services at our multidisciplinary referral centres is another exciting addition...” – Tim Richardson, managing director at Southfields Veterinary Specialists and Davies Veterinary Specialists.

4 mins

New summer camp to offer practical experience to new vets, while up to 150 veterinary graduates will join CVS Graduate Programme in 2021.

5 mins

“...there is a need to take a fresh look at the national ambition for animal health and welfare, and how it can deliver on all fronts for farmers and society” – report author, Grace O’Gorman.

5 mins

Stellar line-up of speakers – including Lord Sandy Trees, Ellie West and Vet Sustain’s Laura Higham – to appear at SPVS-VMG sustainability event on 27 January.

3 mins

Wide-ranging plans being consulted include regulation of paraprofessionals, protecting the VN title and a new “fitness to practise” regime.

7 mins

“The sheer range and high quality of our speakers and content – together with our new, more dynamic format – takes webinar learning to a new level” – BSAVA president Ian Ramsey.

8 mins

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution wants to get at least 26,000 responses to identify physical and mental well-being issues.

4 mins

First two residents begin small animal internal medicine programme at the West Country referral practice after European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine gives approval.

3 mins

Research from parasitologist Martin Nielsen confirms traditional approach of frequent routine deworming at predetermined intervals, without the use of diagnostic testing, is unnecessary.

5 mins

Team at Davies Veterinary Specialists deals with life-threatening internal complications in Labrador retriever that swallowed conker on morning walk.

6 mins