October 2022

One of the UK’s biggest veterinary providers has published its annual results, which showed a big increase in pre-tax profits.

6 mins

College formally welcomes eight new overseas graduate vet surgeons and six new overseas-trained VNs on to their respective registers in an online event.

7 mins

The post-registration programme supports RVNs entering referral practice and, in addition to the cohort increase, has also had its schedule updated to ensure attendees make best use of training time.

7 mins

September 2022

The app, available on Apple and Android devices, has been designed to help delegates schedule their time and enhance their congress experience.

3 mins

The RCVS DC has requested a Doncaster-based VN be removed from the register after she admitted falsifying a number of clinical records and holding herself out as an RVN, while not being registered.

9 mins

The qualifications were launched in 2019 as the next achievable step for students who have completed their Level 3, choosing surgical, medical or practice nurse as their area of special interest.

4 mins

Survey of vets and VNs aims to gain future topic ideas for the digital learning platform.

4 mins

Two surveys – one for the veterinary professions and the other for the public – have been launched to gather information in support of renewed efforts to secure title protection for veterinary nurses.

7 mins

Congress was held for the first time in two years due to the pandemic and coincided with the opening of Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists’ new 30,000 sq ft referral hospital.

6 mins

Vets across multiple species, veterinary nurses, receptionists, university staff and industry trailblazers recognised by new initiative that aims to bring together tomorrow’s veterinary leaders.

12 mins

The Minster Veterinary Practice in York, which set up a clothing bank so clients could drop off unwanted items, has earned a top-level Investors in the Environment green award.

5 mins

Incoming BVA president Malcolm Morley believes early training on how to guide human behaviour during conversations will help the profession to produce better practitioners.

12 mins

Event will be held on 29 September from 2pm to 11pm UK time and will focus on dermatology diagnosis, science-based approaches and nutrition based support.

4 mins

Greencross Pet Wellness Company is bringing its Greencross Clinical Symposium back after a two-year break for COVID-19 and opening to international members of the veterinary profession.

5 mins

Staff at Pennard Vets have introduced a new scheme designed to help relax animals in their care and improve postoperative recovery. 

4 mins

The organisation's chief executive fears huge numbers of puppies could now be at risk as a result of rogue dog breeding and the spiralling cost of living.

11 mins

Places are now open for a new series of British Veterinary Dental Association online sessions this autumn.

3 mins

Senior figures from the veterinary world and animal charities have paid tribute to The Queen following her death at Balmoral.

7 mins

Robyn Lowe was officially welcomed at Vetlife’s annual general meeting, held on 7 September.

9 mins

The session – led by the British Veterinary Dental Association president Tom Williams and vet James Greenwood – will cover the initial diagnostic pathway of tooth fractures and describe the treatment options available.

3 mins