Veterinary

Jul- 2019 -

18 July

Manuka Honey helps to save injured puppy

A Labrador puppy with life-threatening wounds on his front leg has been saved due to an innovative combination of laser treatment and Manuka Honey dressings. His owner Laura Hobbs had bought Cooper from a breeder at the end of May. She was told that he had a ‘small cut’ on…

18 July

Scarsdale Vets opens 11th veterinary practice in Wollaton

Veterinary group Scarsdale Vets has opened its 11th veterinary practice in the East Midlands, in Wollaton, Derbyshire. This is the final practice to be opened as part of the current phase of the group’s development. Wollaton will operate as a stand-alone veterinary practice which will function independently of Scarsdale’s existing…

17 July

New RCVS president stresses importance of role models

New president of the RCVS Nial Connell, has stressed the importance of role models to inspire vets and improve diversity in the industry. He takes on the role after being elected to the council in 2013, and replaces outgoing president Amanda Boag, who has now become senior vice-president of the…

16 July

ViVet launches new series of innovation evening events

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced a series of innovation evening events, as part of its ViVet initiative. The evening is for veterinary professionals who want to grow their knowledge, network and innovation skill set through learning from and connecting with peers in the local area. It…

15 July

BVA launches veterinary photographer of the year competition

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched its veterinary photographer of the year competition. The competition is open to all BVA members in two different categories, with the ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ category covering images from across the animal kingdom, including wildlife, livestock or pets. For the ‘One Veterinary…

12 July

Mind Matters Mental health research grant recipient announced

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative has announced that Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is the successful recipient of the inaugural Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant. The Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant was named for an elected RCVS Council member who passed away in 2017.…

12 July

RCVS showcases veterinary leaders at Royal College Day 2019

Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) showcased 12 veterinary leaders at its annual Royal College day. The speakers were based in a variety of roles, disciplines, and career stages, and spoke as part of regulators leadership initiative, which aims to develop everyday leadership skills. The initiative was launched in April 2018…

10 July

Vet shaves hair for Macmillan Cancer Support

Monika Kleyenstuber BVSc MRVS, clinical director at St George’s Vets in Halesowen, has shaved her head and helped raise over £1,100 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The practice held an open day on St George’s Day (23 April) there was a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses, a fun dog…

10 July

Wellpets Vets first to receive IVC Patient Safety Accreditation

Wellpets Vets in Sheerness has become the first out of over 800 UK practices within the Independent Vetcare group to receive the company’s Patient Safety Award. The award was created by the IVC’s clinical board, in a bid to raise the standards of patient safety within practices. To achieve the…

9 July

VN Futures board appoints new chair

The VN Futures board, which oversees and sets priorities for the VN Futures initiative, met for the fourth time, in June, at the Kennel Club’s main offices in London to discuss the continuing delivery of the project. Discussions at the meeting on 19 June included a review of the first…