Veterinary

Mar- 2020 -

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…

13 March

Animalcare launches four new webinars

Animalcare announced it has launched a further four webinars that are free to view on The Webinar Vet. The webinars have been created as part of Animalcare’s Learning Alliance, an initiative to offer “easily accessible, high quality” continued professional development (CPD) on current and emerging topics in veterinary medicine. The…

12 March

Solihull-based vets awarded ‘Best UK Vet 2020’

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has been awarded the winner of the ‘Best UK Vet Awards 2020’. The Solihull-based veterinary hospital which provides specialist veterinary care both for pets in the surrounding area and for those referred by their own veterinary surgeons for specialist investigation and treatment. The facilities…

12 March

RCVS council elects new vice president

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council announced it has elected Dr Christopher Sturgess to be junior vice president of the college for 2020-21. Sturgess has served on council as an elected member since 2013. He is currently the chair of the RCVS finances and resources committee, and has…

10 March

BVA issues warning over dachshund health problems

Vets are urging prospective dog owners to be aware of the “serious” health and welfare issues that dogs with long and low body types can suffer from. The warnings follow a wire-haired daschund’s recognition as Best in Show at last weekend’s Crufts show. The BVA now said that prospective owners…

10 March

Vet Help Direct launches new video platform amid Covid-19 outbreak

Vet Help Direct is launching its new video platform to help veterinary practices contingency planning for a Covid-19 outbreak. The video platform will be available free of charge at this time to allow veterinary practices to continue to maintain cash flow and a service to their clients, even those unable…

6 March

Blue Cross reopens Merton hospital

Blue Cross announced it has reopened its animal hospital in Merton following a refurbishment. The animal charity said that work was needed to update the reception area, dispensary and other public spaces within the hospital on Merton High Street. The hospital now features a new operating theatre, as well as…

6 March

Eastcott Referrals unveils new ECC unit

Eastcott Referrals has said it is “delighted” to announce the opening of its new Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service. Following a half a million pound investment, the centre can now provide “dedicated, around the clock treatment” for serious cases with a newly-assembled team of vets and nurses. Dr David…

5 March

BVA responds to report of human-to-animal Covid-19 transmission

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released its response to reports that a dog has tested positive for Covid-19 in what is “likely” to be a case of human-to-animal transmission. The Pomeranian dog repeatedly tested weak positive for the virus in Hong Kong, as confirmed by Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries…