Veterinary

Jan- 2020 -

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…

29 January

RCVS launches new 1CPD learning and development platform

RCVS has announced the launch of a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) learning and development platform for all members. The 1CPD will now replace the Professional Development Record (PDR) as the means of “planning, recording and reflecting on” veterinary professionals’ continuing professional development. The launch accompanies several CPD policy changes,…

29 January

IVC Evidensia opens first Northern Ireland branch

IVC Evidensia has announced the opening of its first start-up practice in Northern Ireland. Stormont Veterinary Practice, located in Belfast, will be led by vet Tom Fitzsimons (MVB, PGC(SAM) MRCVS), who moves from his role at “well-established” Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic. He will work alongside Rebecca Martin (BVSc MRVS) and…

27 January

Blue Cross hospital to undergo refurbishment

The Blue Cross animal hospital on Merton High Street has closed temporarily for refurbishment. The refurbishment work will reportedly improve the reception, dispensary and other public areas. It will also include the construction of a new operating theatre and exotics kennel. The charity said it hopes these changes will “improve…

27 January

RCVS to increase annual renewal fees

The Privy Council has approved a 7% rise to the current annual renewal fees charged by the RCVS. The approved fee rise will apply to the 2020-21 annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons, including overseas-practising and non-practising veterinary surgeons and temporary registrants. These are due to be paid by 31…

21 January

IVC Evidensia to send vets to Australia

IVC Evidensia has announced it will send several teams of vets to Australia to help “in whatever capacity is required” following the bushfires. The veterinary group, which is based in the UK and throughout Europe, said it would “fully fund” teams of its own vets and nurses to work in…

17 January

Four new Alabama Rot cases confirmed

Four new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), have been confirmed by veterinary specialist Anderson Moores. The cases, which were reported at the end of last year, brought the total number of cases in 2019 to 29. The latest…