Veterinary

Jun- 2018 -

25 June

Aldi-sold Foobler pet toy under fire after dog injured

A dog’s jaw became stuck in a £13.99 Aldi toy, leading to a £350 vet bill for its owner in order to have it surgically removed. Dog owner Samantha Trofimowicz gave her dog Moet, the Foobler treat dispenser on Wednesday night but just 30 minutes after she heard screams from…

22 June

PDSA issues BBQ warning after puppy swallows chicken bone

Vet charity PDSA has issued a BBQ warning after it saved a Staffie puppy who swallowed down a six-inch chicken bone. The vet charity said that with the sunshine forecast over the next week when temperatures could hit as high as 30C (86F), many people will be enjoying some al-fresco…

22 June

RCVS increases vet fees by three percent

At its June meeting, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council agreed a three percent increase in the registration and retention fees for 2019/20 which will now be submitted to the privy council for formal approval. Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO, said: “This year we asked council to agree a…

20 June

RCVS introduces two new committees to aid decision-making

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced two new committees and will also increase the frequency of public council meetings from this year’s Royal College Day (13 July 2018) to aid its decision-making processes. Following the passage through the Houses of Parliament in May of a Legislative Reform…

19 June

Animal welfare charity marks 35 years with day of debates

Over 200 delegates from veterinary, animal welfare and academic fields gathered in London on 12 June to take part in a day of discussions on some of the issues impacting animal welfare. Animal Welfare Foundation’s (AWF) Discussion Forum aimed to pose challenging questions to the veterinary profession to encourage it…

18 June

RCVS heads to Birmingham for Regional Question Time

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a Regional Question Time meeting on Tuesday 19 June in Birmingham to give members of the veterinary team the opportunity to put their questions to the college, and for the RCVS team to hear their views. The free event, which…

14 June

308 vets removed from the register for non-payment of fees

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 308 veterinary surgeons from the register for non-payment of their annual renewal fee. The final deadline for paying the fee was 31 May 2018, with the 308 who did not pay being removed on 1 June 2018, compared to 339 last…

13 June

Vet surgeon removed from register for possessing indecent images of children

The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed that a Portsmouth-based veterinary surgeon be removed from the register following his conviction for possessing indecent images of children. The hearing regarding Simon Wood took place from Thursday 31 May to Friday 1 June 2018 and concerned…

11 June

Former RCVS president honoured with CBE

Professor Stuart Reid, council member and former president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS) has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education. Currently principal of the Royal…

11 June

Mars Petcare continues veterinary expansion with new deal

Pet food manufacturer Mars Petcare is continuing to expand the veterinary leg of its business with the acquisition of European veterinary business AniCura for an undisclosed amount. This follows Mars Petcare’s recent purchase of British veterinary group, Linnaeus. AniCura was established in 2011 by Fidelio Capital and The Animal Hospital…