Industry News

Feb- 2020 -

4 February

Mikki launches its new 2-in-1 Whistle Clicker

Pet product retailer Mikki has launched its new 2-in-1 Whistle Clicker. Combining the functions of its most popular training aids, the new lightweight clicker features a high pitched whistle for recall and command. It also features a large button clicker to “reinforce positive training behaviour.” The new clicker is available…

4 February

McLaughlin’s Pet and Garden Shop announces closure

McLaughlin’s Pet and Garden Shop has announced the closure of its Cork site, after 42 years of trading. According to Cork Beo, its Bandon and Mitchelstown branches will remain open. The business said in a statement: “McLaughlin’s of Ship Street, Cork will close its doors for the final time in…

4 February

Pets Corner partners with disability charity

Pets Corner announced it has formed a partnership with disability charity Leonard Cheshire. The charity aims to help young, disabled people, and as part of the collaboration, funding from Pets Corner will enable them to take part in the charity’s ‘Can Do’ programme. The programme encourages them to learn new…

4 February

Dogs Trust appeals for charity shop volunteers

The Dogs Trust has announced it is appealing for volunteers ahead of the grand opening of a new Dogs Trust charity shop. The Poole shop, which is set to have its grand opening on 20 February Dogs, will need volunteers to aid with the day-to-day running of the business. The…

3 February

Pride Veterinary Centre performs heart defect operation on spaniel

The Cardiology team at Pride Veterinary Centre has recently performed an unusual procedure to alleviate a congenital heart defect obstructing the blood flow back to the heart. This was the first time Pride Veterinary Centre has undertaken this procedure, which is rare in both human and veterinary medicine. Chester, a…

3 February

Vetpol launches SQP training programme

New SQP regulator, Vetpol has announced it will soon open for SQP training. It follows full approval by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate for Vetpol to become a regulator. The all-new course is delivered online, using a bespoke learning management platform and an integrated CPD system, resulting in busy professionals and…

3 February

European veterinary profession remains united, says BVA

The BVA has released a joint statement alongside the RCVS and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe in light of the UK’s departure from the European Union. The statement said that all groups would continue to “ensure that veterinarians in all European countries can give the highest possible standards of…

3 February

Veterinary degree receives official accreditation

A Recognition Order for the University of Surrey’s veterinary degree has been approved by a Privy Council. The Order was laid before Parliament for approval on 27 January, and later this month, the degree will be formally accredited by the RCVS. Students who graduate with the University of Surrey’s veterinary…

Jan- 2020 -

31 January

IVC Evidensia announces departure of CEO David Hillier

Veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has announced that CEO David Hillier will step down from the position in April, but will remain on the board as a non-executive director and an investor. Hillier has taken the decision to scale back his commitments to allow him to spend more time with…

31 January

Veterinary hospital undergoes £1.3m refurbishment

A Kettering veterinary practice is undergoing a series of “improved facilities” amid a £1.3m refurbishment project. External works have now been completed on the new site for Northlands Veterinary Hospital, while the internal refurbishment is now due to begin. The three-storey centre will offer four theatres: two general theatres, one…