Veterinary

Four-week kitten undergoes ‘xenotransfusion’ procedure with a dog blood donor

A four-week-old kitten who was on the brink of death was saved by a transfusion of dog’s blood. The canine blood kept Ellie, who weighs 10 ounces alive, as the rare life-saving procedure, xenotransfusion, was performed because there was not enough to find a suitable cat donor. New Beginnings Cat…

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VN Futures initiative launches School Ambassadors Pilot

VN Futures is launching a new School Ambassadors Pilot this November, to address the need for highlighting and supporting pathways into the veterinary nursing (VN) profession. The pilot is the result of the VN Futures’ Sustainable Workforce Working Group and is set to run for approximately 12 months with regular…

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BVA highlights ‘presenteeism’ issue in vet profession

Nearly two thirds of vets (63%) worked when they didn’t feel well enough in the last year, according to new figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The trade body has now warned the profession that the problem of ‘presenteeism’ could have a longer-term impact on vets’ wellbeing. The results,…

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SSPCA launches ‘Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme’

The SSPCA have announced the launch of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme. This free scheme will mark the SSPCA’s “ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal puppy trade”. The voluntary scheme will put emphasis on responsible breeding puppy breeding, and will be made available to every dog breeder in Scotland. The…

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Hampshire-based vets cleared of ‘serious professional misconduct’

A joint RCVS Disciplinary Committee hearing for two Hampshire-based vets has found both individuals to be not guilty of serious professional misconduct. The hearing for Geoffrey William Irvine MRCVS and Igor Vasilev MRCVS took place from 14 to 22 October 2019, with one charge against each relating to the treatment…

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New BVA president to champion diversity within the profession

New president of the British Veterinary Association Daniella Dos Santos is to continue to champion diversity within the industry, after she was elected president for 2019/2020 at its annual members’ day yesterday (19 September). Dos Santos spent last year junior vice president and launched the #TimeForChange campaign, undertaken with the…

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RCVS appoints John Innes as new Fellowship chair

John Innes has been appointed as the new Chair of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship Board after he was elected to the position by his peers. As Fellowship Board chair Innes replaces Nick Bacon, who comes to the end of his three-year term in the role. Four…

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Onswitch partners with the University of Adelaide for training

Veterinary training and consultancy business Onswitch has partnered with the University of Adelaide to offer business training for its students. The University of Adelaide, has launched a three-week veterinary entrepreneurship and business elective incorporating the Onswitch Business Programme (VEBE-OBP) for 2019/2020 academic years. In 2020, the programme will be available…

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IVC launches Farm Graduate Academy

Veterinary Group Independent Vetcare (IVC) has launched its Farm Graduate Academy, and will aim to give graduates who want to specialise in farm practice, essential skills to take into the field. The new programme starts in October, with help from its ever growing number of farm practices and experts in…

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Farmers and vets asked for opinions on tackling Bovine TB

Pet welfare charity The RSPCA is calling on farmers and vets to have their say on the charity’s proposals for new management measures aimed at eradicating the bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection.   The charity is holding a six-week consultation period, ending on 1 November on how to best deal with the…

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