Veterinary

Apr- 2020 -

3 April

Keep chocolate away from pets this Easter, urges BVA

The BVA is urging pet owners to keep chocolate Easter treats out of reach from pets in order to avoid an emergency trip to the vets during the ongoing pandemic. The association warned that strict Covid-19 measures mean that vets are only able to see emergency cases, follow strict social…

Mar- 2020 -

30 March

Warwickshire vets one of first in UK to sign up to Hidden Disabilities scheme

Warwickshire-based Avonvale Veterinary Centre has become one of the first practices in the UK to sign up to a global scheme which encourages businesses to increase support for its customers with hidden disabilities. To coincide with National Autism Week (March 30 – April 3), Avonvale Veterinary Centres is giving its…

24 March

RCVS and BVA release joint statement following PM address

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have released a joint statement following last night’s briefing from the Prime Minister. Following the news that the public are required to stay at home, while non-essential shops and community spaces are closed, both leading bodies urged for…

23 March

RCVS and BVA issue ‘key worker’ guidance for veterinary profession

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have issued a joint statement following the government’s guidance on key workers. The statement is intended to help those in the veterinary profession “interpret the guidance” released on 19 March about who qualifies as key workers in relation…

20 March

BVA calls on government to support veterinary practices

The BVA has written to the government asking them to include veterinary practices in their support of businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The plea follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling of a £350bn package of measures, including rates relief and grants to support retail and hospitality businesses affected by the…

19 March

TVM UK offers virtual CPD training

Animal health group TVM UK has announced plans to help veterinary practices continue with CPD studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group will now offer veterinary surgeons and nurses CPD sessions via a live virtual stream. The sessions are to take place at lunchtimes, and aims to keep those in…

18 March

BVA issues updated Covid-19 guidance for vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued new guidance for the veterinary profession amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The association said that every practice should now be carrying out individual risk assessments, and consider whether it is “appropriate” to continue with routine consultations. According to new guidelines, practices should also practice…

18 March

Vet urges pet owners to be aware of malnutrition

The head of clinical nutrition at Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has urged pet owners to be aware of the debilitating signs of dehydration and malnutrition in their animals. Isuru Gajanayakea spoke out to advise animal lovers on the importance of food and drink in maintaining a pet’s…

17 March

RCVS suspends EMS requirements amid outbreak

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council will “temporarily suspend” requirements for veterinary students and degree programmes regarding extra-mural studies (EMS) amid the coronavirus outbreak. Students would typically be required to complete a minimum of 38 weeks of EMS through their degree programme to gain real-life work experience and…

16 March

Station Vets awarded Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status

Veterinary clinic, Station Vets, has been the first practice in East Ayrshire to achieve accreditation as a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic, an internationally recognised status that has been developed by the International Society of Feline Medicine. The clinic had to prove adherence to a stringent set of criteria aimed at…