Veterinary

IVC appoints first equine group veterinary advisor

Independent Vetcare (IVC) has appointed Graham Hunter of Ardene House Veterinary Practice as its first equine group veterinary advisor. Hunter has been at the practice for 29 years, and has undertaken extra equine qualifications including a certificate in equine surgery and orthopaedics. He was also appointed as an RCVS Examiner…

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Willows specialist takes role with EVCS

Chris Shales, an RCVS and European specialist in small animal surgery at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, in Solihull, has been voted on to the influential committee leading the ECVS’s Scientific Programme. Shales, who has been at the surgery since 2009, is a Diplomate of the European College of…

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CVS to launch an advanced clinical services network

Veterinary services provider CVS is set to develop a network of peripatetic advanced practitioners, with an aim to improve its service offerings. CVS has appointed Ben Walton to the role of director of the advanced clinical services network (ACSN). Walton is an RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists,…

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Independent Vetcare signs up to Disability Confident Scheme

Veterinary group Independent Vetcare (IVC) has signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme, joining over 12,000 organisations who have already pledged their support. Organisations that are part of the government initiative play a leading role in changing attitudes towards disabled workers. The schemes aims are to challenge attitudes towards disability,…

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Prins Petfoods to launch health coach training course

Pet food manufacturer Prins Petfoods it set to launch a health coach training project in September, to train coaches to help with all “daily affairs related” to pets. The programme will aim to give individual guidance and practical advice on issues such as education, behaviour, nutrition, health, animal welfare and…

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Committee reprimands Midlands vet for alcohol-related incidents

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has issued a reprimand and warning about future conduct to a Midlands vet for “serious professional misconduct” in relation to drink driving convictions and being under the influence of alcohol whilst on duty as a veterinary surgeon. The hearing for Dr…

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The Vet relaunches Southampton centre

Veterinary group the Vet has reopened its Southampton surgery, and will be hosting an open day on 31 August. The branch has six consultation rooms, two operating theatres, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory. Services include vaccinations and pet passports, orthopaedic surgery and dentals. The centre also has separate cat and dog…

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Scarsdale Vets joins Independent Vetcare

Veterinary group Scarsdale Vets has joined Independent Vetcare (IVC), a group focused on investment and innovation in vetcare, which currently has 813 practices in the UK and Ireland. Scarsdale has practices based in and around Derbyshire and Staffordshire, including Pride Referral Hospital. John Turkington, senior partner of Scarsdale said: “Over…

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Bought By Many partners with FirstVet

Pet insurance company Bought by Many has partnered with mobile pet service FirstVet, to will allow customers to check pet symptoms and get advice on treatment, without the need to go to the vets. To access the service, Bought By Many customers can download the free FirstVet app and select…

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BVA welcomes parliamentary inquiry into puppy smuggling

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed a parliamentary inquiry from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee inquiry into puppy smuggling. The inquiry will consult on tougher controls on pet imports, the impact of Lucy’s Law, and whether the UK’s demand for puppies can be met through domestic…

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