Veterinary

Feb- 2020 -

5 February

BVA calls on government to meet animal health demands post-Brexit

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the government to work with the veterinary profession to “ensure that workforce capacity meets demand” and “animal health and welfare standards remain high” post-Brexit. In a speech at the BVA’s annual dinner, the associations president, Daniella Dos Santos asked the government’s commitment…

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…

31 January

Vets warn of ‘prolific vomiting’ outbreak amongst dogs

The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) at the University of Liverpool announced it is collecting data on a potential outbreak of prolific vomiting in UK dogs. SAVSNET said that vets across the country, including Oxford, Burnley, Derbyshire and Liverpool, have reported acute onset prolific vomiting, which it defines as…

30 January

RCVS supports education reform

RCVS has endorsed a series of proposals that aim to improve the education and support of veterinary students and graduates. The recommendations were put forward to its council in a meeting last week. The key areas covered by the proposals were day one competences, the professional development phase (PDP), extra-mural…

29 January

BVA issues urgent pet safety advice as cold snap hits UK

Vets are warning pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure dogs, cats and other small pets are kept safe from hidden and “potentially fatal hazards” as temperatures plummet. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is offering advice on how to keep pets safe and healthy in the winter seasons. The…