Veterinary

Feb- 2019 -

12 February

BVA welcomes plans for free certification training for vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans to offer free certification training for vets to help meet an increased demand for services in the event of a no deal Brexit. Under the new plans announced on Friday (8 February) by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), vets will…

5 February

Glasgow pet emergency hospital expands facilities following £1.5m investment

A Glasgow pet emergency hospital has completed a redevelopment following a £1.5m investment. The hospital relaunched at the start of the year, after tripling in size, making it one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe. The redeveloped hospital, run by Vets Now, has seen 10 new…

4 February

French Bulldogs ‘more prone’ to birthing problems

French Bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than crossbred bitches, according to a series of studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) published today (Monday 4 February). And, among female dogs that had problems giving birth, French Bulldog bitches are then 2.4 times…

1 February

Northampton vets looks to relocate after ‘substantially’ outgrowing current site

A Northampton vet practice is to relocate following is to relocated after outgrowing its current site. The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic, part of the Northlands Group, has been looking to move after it said demand for its treatment of cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small mammals grew “substantially”…

Jan- 2019 -

31 January

Disciplinary committee suspends Morayshire-registered vet for ‘dishonesty’

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) disciplinary committee has suspended a veterinary surgeon based in the county of Moray for nine months for being “misleading and dishonest” in relation to her treatment of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in March 2017. The hearing for Dr Jacqueline Bohnen took place…

31 January

BVA sees victory on revalidation campaign

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans for reforms to the training and revalidation system for Official Veterinarians (OVs), after spearheading a campaign to make the process more user-friendly and relevant for the UK profession. Under the new plans announced today (31 January) by the Animal and Plant Health…

31 January

Vetpol to launch as trainer and regulator of SQPs

Forum site Vetpol will be launching as a new regulator of SQPs (suitably qualified persons) in 2019 and has already attracted interest from stakeholders in animal health and sponsors. Run by veterinary professionals, Vetpol has been involved in veterinary and animal owning communities for a number of years and is…

29 January

BVA: ‘Cautious welcome’ to gov’s dangerous dogs report response

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the government’s response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee’s ‘Controlling dangerous dogs’ report “disappointing” in its refusal to ban breed-specific legislation. However, BVA has welcomed the research commissioned into the effectiveness of such legislation as an encouraging first step towards…

28 January

Royal Veterinary College awarded for commitment to vet wellbeing

The Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH), part of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) was commended for the measures it has in place to ensure the wellbeing of its 44 staff members. The teaching hospital, which sees around 15,000 consultations per year, has invested in mental health first aid training and…

25 January

Royal Canin announces Healthy Weight competition winners

Royal Canin has announced the six finalists and overall winner of its 2018 Healthy Weight competition at an awards ceremony held on 14 January. The Healthy Weight competition aims to “promote a healthy body shape for cats and dogs” and to recognise the “hard work of pet owners and veterinary…