Veterinary
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Aug- 2019 -5 August
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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2 August
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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Jul- 2019 -31 July
Privy Council partially upholds decision to remove vet from Register
The Privy Council has partially upheld and partially dismissed an appeal submitted to it by Dr Gerhard Schulze Allen against a decision by the Disciplinary Committee in January 2018 to direct that his name be removed from the Register. The Disciplinary Committee had directed that Allen’s name be removed from…
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30 July
Two vets promoted into senior roles at Vets Now
Two senior vets have been promoted to newly-created roles at Vets Now, a provider of emergency veterinary care for small animals in the UK. Dr Playforth will take up the role of professional standard director, which will see her lead the veterinary standards team and being accountable for the highest…
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30 July
RCVS suspends Leicester vet for kicking and stamping on dog
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has suspended a Leicester-based veterinary surgeon from the Register for four months, after he was found guilty of kicking and stamping on a dog that had bitten him. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Jatinder Dhami took place from Tuesday 23 to…
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26 July
RCVS warns against ‘bogus’ vet with animal cruelty convictions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is warning the veterinary profession not to employ Jayson Paul Wells, who has “fraudulently” practised as a veterinary surgeon in the UK and who has “pleaded guilty” to a number of animal cruelty charges. In 2014, he received 19 months in prison and…
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26 July
Police Dog awarded animals’ George Cross
A courageous police dog, who was brutally slashed eight times while protecting his handler from an armed assailant, has been awarded a medal for bravery from vet charity, PDSA. Bacca, who is now retired from West Mercia Police, sustained multiple injuries from the attacker, who was armed with a 10-inch…
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25 July
Disciplinary Committee takes no further action against London-based vet
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has decided to take no further action against a London-based veterinary surgeon who was brought in front of the Committee for charges regarding the care of a pregnant Chihuahua named Kika. The hearing for Eleonora Corsi took place from Monday 3…
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24 July
Not-for-profit vet opens two new surgeries
Not-for-profit veterinary company Animal Trust is set to open two new surgeries, one in Birkenhead and one in Wrexham. The new Birkenhead branch is located is set to open on 29 July, and will be operated by a team of veterinary experts, providing a range of services including general practice…
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23 July
PetsPyjamas partners with PawSquad to offer vet advice
Dog-friendly holiday company PetsPyjamas has partnered with vet advice line PawSquad, to offer 24/7 advice services. The advice is activated via supplying a booking reference number, and is live for the duration of the visitors stay, and can be managed by PawSquad’s app. The user is them put in contact…
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