Veterinary

Harbour Veterinary Group opens new £3m practice in Portsmouth

Harbour Veterinary Group has opened a new £3m hospital in Portsmouth, the third of its sites in the area to relocate in the past two years. The group’s Harbour Veterinary Hospital in North End moved in July to a 7,235 sq ft purpose-built building at Anchorage Retail Park on Portsea…

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London Vet Specialists launches oncology service for pets

London Vet Specialists (LVS) has launched a new oncology department to treat pets diagnosed with cancer at its hospital in Hammersmith. The Linnaeus-owned multidisciplinary hospital has appointed European diplomat Sofia Ramos to lead the service.  She is joined by lead oncology nurse Inge Breathnach, a registered veterinary nurse with veterinary…

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BVA launches new CPD library

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new continuous professional development (CPD) library to give members easier access to high-quality content. The library includes 28 on-demand recordings covering a range of sessions across BVA’s key themes: people, planet and animals.  This features webinars such as “Managing emotions in stressful…

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VetPartners opens new £1.7m clinic in South Wales

VetPartners has opened a new £1.7m veterinary clinic in Caerphilly, South Wales, as part of its commitment to expanding services and improving the standard of care for pets in the region.  Caerphilly Veterinary Clinic has welcomed its first patients at a new site in Castle View Shopping Centre, converted from…

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Improve International partners with Central CPD

Veterinary education providers Improve International and Central CPD have announced a merger aimed at expanding their range of continuing professional development (CPD) training for veterinary professionals. The partnership combines Improve International’s global reach and postgraduate qualification programmes with Central CPD’s practitioner-led courses and digital learning platform. The merged business will…

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Bristol Vet Specialists appoints new cardiology specialist

Bristol Vet Specialists has appointed Kieran Borgeat to its cardiology department as demand for specialist services continues to grow. Borgeat, a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recognised specialist in veterinary cardiology, will support the expansion of cardiology services at the 30,000 sq. ft. referral hospital, including a new minimally…

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UCLan opens new £40m veterinary school

The University of Central Lancashire has opened the UK’s eleventh school of veterinary medicine, aiming to diversify the profession and strengthen the regional workforce. The new facility, a £40m investment, is the first veterinary school in Lancashire and the second in the North West.  It has been designed to offer…

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StreetVet-Battersea alliance to provide free vet care for homeless pets

StreetVet has formed a five-year alliance with animal welfare charity Battersea to expand free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness across the UK. The partnership, funded by a grant from Battersea, aims to reach thousands of animals with routine and emergency treatment, including dogs, cats and other companion…

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RCVS launches free support course for returning veterinary surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a free online course to support veterinary surgeons returning to clinical practice after a career break. The course, titled Vet return, is available through the RCVS Academy digital platform. It is aimed at those rejoining the UK Practising Register after more…

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RCVS moves into new Hardwick Street office

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has officially moved into its new headquarters on Hardwick Street in Clerkenwell, Central London. The six-floor former warehouse, built around 1929, was purchased for £22.3m in 2022. It was fully tenanted at the time, generating £1.4m in rental income between 2022 and 2023.…

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