Veterinary

Jun- 2025 -

25 June

UCLan opens new £40m veterinary school

The University of Central Lancashire has opened the UK’s eleventh school of veterinary medicine, aiming to diversify the profession and strengthen the regional workforce. The new facility, a £40m investment, is the first veterinary school in Lancashire and the second in the North West. It has been designed to offer…

20 June

StreetVet-Battersea alliance to provide free vet care for homeless pets

StreetVet has formed a five-year alliance with animal welfare charity Battersea to expand free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness across the UK. The partnership, funded by a grant from Battersea, aims to reach thousands of animals with routine and emergency treatment, including dogs, cats and other companion…

12 June

RCVS launches free support course for returning veterinary surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a free online course to support veterinary surgeons returning to clinical practice after a career break. The course, titled Vet return, is available through the RCVS Academy digital platform. It is aimed at those rejoining the UK Practising Register after more…

5 June

RCVS moves into new Hardwick Street office

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has officially moved into its new headquarters on Hardwick Street in Clerkenwell, Central London. The six-floor former warehouse, built around 1929, was purchased for £22.3m in 2022. It was fully tenanted at the time, generating £1.4m in rental income between 2022 and 2023.…

3 June

CVS develops new training programme for aspiring managers

CVS has developed a Leadership and Management Programme for aspiring or new managers. The Level 3 Leadership and Management Programme gives a comprehensive introduction to leadership, combined with a flexible approach which enables learners to work at their own pace. It features components on managing stress and resilience, time management,…

May- 2025 -

30 May

Which?: Owners face ‘David and Goliath battle’ resolving vet complaints

Pet owners are facing a “David and Goliath battle” in order to resolve vet complaints as the current system is “designed to protect vets”, according to Which?. The consumer champion found that in a survey of over 1,000 pet owners who have faced some kind of problem with their vet…

27 May

BVA brands CMA proposals ‘disproportionate’ and ‘unworkable’

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) potential remedies working paper “disproportionate and in some cases unworkable”. The trade body has raised “serious concerns” that the remedies are disproportionate to the issues they seek to address and will unfairly impact smaller independent practices. It…

16 May

Veterinary Management Group hires new chair

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG), the professional association for veterinary leaders and managers, has announced the appointment of Chris White MBA as its new operations and development director and chair. White joins VMG with experience in senior leadership roles across both independent practices and corporate veterinary groups. He has also…

7 May

Irish vet R&D firm TriviumVet acquired by PBI-Gordon Corporation

Irish veterinary research and development company TriviumVet has announced that it has been acquired by US-based company PBI-Gordon Corporation. As part of the acquisition, TriviumVet’s portfolio of new animal health therapeutics will now be commercialised in partnership with Pegasus Laboratories. TriviumVet will remain as an R&D center of excellence growing…

7 May

Vivienne Mackinnon elected president of BVA Scottish Branch

Perthshire-based vet Vivienne Mackinnon has been named British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch president following its annual general meeting. Mackinnon takes over from Gareth Hateley, who steps into the role of BVA Scottish Branch senior vice president. She brings to the role more than 30 years of experience, spanning roles…