Veterinary

Northwest Veterinary Specialists appoints new clinical director

Linnaeus-owned Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, has promoted head of oncology and internal medicine Mary Marrington to the role of clinical director. Marrington graduated from Cambridge University in 2002 before working at the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for five years, before completing a residency in oncology at…

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Over a third of owners struggle to afford microchipping, RSPCA finds

Over a third of cat owners struggle with the cost of microchipping their pets, according to data from the RSPCA. Alongside this, one in 10 (11%) people are still unaware that cats in England must be microchipped under a new law. Having an indoor cat they didn’t believe needed to…

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Bay Vets joins Linnaeus

Bay Vets has become part of Linnaeus, a veterinary group in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Joining Linnaeus will provide further investment into its sites and people, to ensure the group continues to offer the “best possible care” for you and your pets. Bay Vets’ team will be able…

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Lupa closes $4m seed funding round

Lupa, a London-based AI-native veterinary practice management platform, has announced that it has closed a $4m (£3.27m) seed funding round. The company has stated that it intends to use the money to expand and onboard more veterinary providers across the UK. The round included top investors such as Firstminute Capital,…

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VetPartners fundraises £326,990 in 2024

Teams from VetPartners’ veterinary practices and associated animal healthcare businesses throughout the UK and Ireland ran marathons, climbed mountains, baked cakes and organised dog shows, pub quizzes and raffles to generate their best annual fundraising total. The events raised £172,146 during the year and VetPartners donated £154,844 through its charity…

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RCVS congratulates vet recognised in New Years Honours list

The RCVS is congratulating Dr Amanda Jean Carson, a member of the RCVS (MRCVS), who received an MBE in the 2025 New Years Honours list. Carson received the honour for services to farming and the protection of rare breeds via her work for the Animal Plant and Health Agency, where…

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Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital recognised for outstanding work

Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital, a veterinary practice in Falmouth, has achieved seven prestigious national awards, from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the profession’s UK governing body. The veterinary Hospital received the awards for its hard work and dedication in; patient consultation service, diagnostic service, emergency and critical care service,…

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Gourley Vets practice opens in Denton

Gourley Veterinary surgeons are continuing to invest in their surgeries and facilities by opening a large purpose-built practice in Crown Point Shopping Centre in Denton. It follows the recent refurbishment of Gourley Veterinary practice in Ashton-Under-Lyne in September 2023. Gourley’s veterinary practices in Hyde, Stalybridge, Droylsden and Newton Heath are…

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Bridge Referrals opens two new operating theatres

Bridge Referrals has expanded its advanced care services for pets in the northeast with two new operating theatres. One of the theatres was specifically built for x-ray and fluoroscopy services and the company opted for a fluoroscopic c-arm from Siemens Healthineers. The c-arm was available for purchase through PLH Medical,…

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CVS introduces first UK Equine Nursing Committee

CVS Equine has established the UK’s first Equine Nursing Committee to help develop clinical governance and to support decision-making on issues that affect its 22 equine sites. The Equine Nursing Committee is composed of members of CVS Equine Nursing practice teams from across the country. They have a “broad base…

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