August 2020

Government announces changes that will reduce the risk of practices in England being forced to shut down by its test and trace scheme.

6 mins

“The programme has given me a good foundation to start my career in small animal practice” – Zoe Hood of Shires Veterinary Practice in Staffordshire.

5 mins

“With the support of Zoetis, the global pain council will be able to achieve even more. We are very pleased and appreciate the company’s commitment” – WSAVA president Shane Ryan.

4 mins

“I hope this event and these awards helped everyone to focus on and celebrate positive experiences, and areas of growth and achievements – especially during this particularly challenging time” – Emily Bridges of Vets4Pets.

3 mins

North American Veterinary Community’s 2021 event will be held in Orlando, Florida, while delegates around the world will be given access virtually via new platform.

6 mins

“Our vet surgeon research bursaries have a vital role in encouraging vet surgeons to gain new knowledge and continue to develop their research skills” – Michelle Townley of MSD.

4 mins

July 2020

Neurologist saves the life of geriatric cat by successfully removing a transitional meningioma during complicated procedure.

5 mins

“If they confirm in time that vets are being considered as this new policy takes shape, we would make sure that our members have a strong voice in these discussions” – president Daniella Dos Santos.

5 mins

“Having them on board is a real game changer and gives our army of volunteers confidence… there is an expert willing to help” – StreetVet co-founder Jade Statt.

7 mins

“For the first time, we’re calling for behavioural science to be front and centre in the approach to bTB research and control” – BVA junior vice-president James Russell.

6 mins

“As a result of this evaluation process, a management proposal has been made to permanently close the facility...” – management of Langford Vets, Bristol.

4 mins

Scientists will study how genetics impact on susceptibility to canine respiratory coronavirus and feline enteric coronavirus.

5 mins

Tim Parkin, a Bristol alumni and specialist in population medicine, will take up role as head of the University of Bristol Veterinary School on 9 November.

3 mins

Pipeline of young vets won't run dry because of ongoing impacts of coronavirus, UK's vet schools declare.

10 mins

“We are including a new category that acknowledges the crucial contribution those in education make to embedding QI in the professions” - Pam Mosedale, RCVS Knowledge.

5 mins

College admits 58 fellows into its ranks – with most (39) recognised for their contributions to clinical practice, 14 for contributions to the profession and 5 for adding to veterinary knowledge.

5 mins

A new scheme will see six vet students offered two-week extra-mural studies placements at the directorate’s Surrey headquarters.

4 mins

Staff at the multidisciplinary referral centre in Essex have been learning sign language and using transparent face coverings to help members of the D/deaf community.

6 mins

Lower volume of anthelmintic use could be contributing to an increase in the amount of parasitic disease seen in horses, according to dermatology specialist Sue Paterson.

3 mins

New wound guidelines published by the association, which has also announced the launch of its first digital CPD course.

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