Veterinary
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Jun- 2019 -4 June
Ethics Review Panel appoints new members
The RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which is now permanent following its initial trial period, has recently welcomed seven new members to the panel, bringing with them a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the veterinary field. The ERP originally ran as a trial from the end of July…
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4 June
Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet Greyhounds
Dental disease is the most common health issue facing pet Greyhounds, according to the largest ever study of Greyhounds treated in first opinion veterinary clinics. The research, led by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme in collaboration with the University of Bristol Vet School, revealed 39% of Greyhounds suffer…
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3 June
‘Precision veterinary medicine’ named ViVet Innovation theme
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet will focus on how rapidly developing technology and data-driven practice will transform the veterinary profession and the care they provide at the second Innovation Symposium this autumn. The ViVet programme grew out of the joint RCVS and British Veterinary Association…
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3 June
Dental disease and osteoarthritis affect dog welfare most
Research, carried out using the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, investigated the severity and duration of eight major conditions seen by vets to record how they affect the overall measure of welfare impact. The evidence-based study indicated that of eight major disorders seen by veterinary surgeons in practice, dental…
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3 June
PetSavers produces guides for dog owners
PetSavers, part of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has introduced a new series of canine-focused online, downloadable guides to provide pet owners with reliable additional advice if their dog has been diagnosed with a specific veterinary condition. The guides cover a range of subjects, from dental disease and…
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May- 2019 -31 May
Vets urged to stock correct vaccines for Rabbit Awareness Week
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place 1 June to 9 June and its partners are urging veterinary practices to ensure they’re stocking necessary vaccines to protect rabbits against the deadly spread of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease 2 (RVHD2). RAW is organised by Burgess Pet Care and supported by many of…
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30 May
Warrington vet surgery named in UK’s top 25
A Warrington vet surgery has been named in the top 25 best practices in the UK thanks to ratings from pet owners. Beech House Veterinary Centre, part of Willows Veterinary Group, has seen its excellent care and customer service recognised in Vet Help Direct’s annual ‘Best UK Vets’ awards. Vet…
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29 May
RCVS and VSC seeks input from graduate employers
Following the Veterinary Schools Council’s (VSC) inaugural survey of veterinary employers in 2017, the veterinary schools have now joined forces with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to launch a new survey for employers of recent graduates. The joint survey will aim to give employers a means of providing…
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29 May
BVA welcomes MAC call for vets to be reinstated to shortage occupation list
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today welcomed the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) recommendation for vets to be reinstated on the shortage occupation list. The BVA described the calls as a “huge win for animal welfare and a resounding vote of confidence in the veterinary community”. In today’s (29 May)…
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28 May
Half of UK veterinary practices ‘don’t recognise wellness’
A new study of veterinary professionals shows that while 84% believe that veterinary wellness was “very important” to the success of their practice, more than 75% had no plans to introduce a wellness programme and only 30% had a wellness programme in place or a wellness champion. According to the…
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