Veterinary

Wold’s Vets introduces advanced CT scanner

Wolds Vets, an independent veterinary practice in Humberston, near Grimsby, has introduced an advanced CT (Computed Tomography) scanner at its new purpose-built premises. The scanner is designed to help speed up accurate diagnosis and improve treatment planning. Unlike traditional X-rays, the CT scanner produces detailed, three-dimensional images that reveal the…

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Aberystwyth veterinary school appoints new advisory board

Aberystwyth University’s School of Veterinary Science has appointed a new advisory board to discuss further development plans. The establishment of the new board builds on a number of additions to the school since it was opened in 2021 by King Charles III as the first and only one in Wales.…

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RVC appoints director of General Practice

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Katharine Nelson as its first director of General Practice. Dr Nelson will take up the position later this year, in which she will lead the RVC’s new General Practice (GP) division. The new division will further develop RVC’s general…

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Independent specialist referral practice opens in Yorkshire

Vets Rob Quinn, Nick Blackburn and Stuart Cooke have launched Vita Referrals to offer orthopaedic and neuro surgery to pets in Yorkshire and beyond. The new clinic aims to ensure every pet owner has access to reasonably priced surgical care. Vita Referrals will offer treatment to pets with a wide…

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CVS PBT dips 37.1% to £38.2m

UK veterinary services provider CVS has reported a 37.1% decline in its profit before tax to £38.2m (2023: £60.7m) despite a 9.9% increase in revenues to £647.3m for the year ended 30 June 2024. The group attributed this drop to an increase in business combination costs, finance expense and depreciation…

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Pennard Vets appoints first group clinical director

Independent veterinary group Pennard Vets has announced the appointment of Serina Filler as its first clinical director. Filler, who joins the 134-year-old veterinary group in Kent, is a vet, published author and industry speaker with 12 years’ experience studying and working in Austria, America, Germany and the UK. After completing…

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BVA appoints new president

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the election of wildlife specialist vet Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, FRCVS as its new president. Dr Mullineaux’s veterinary career has spanned clinical experience across small animal, farm and wildlife medicine. Prior to her BVA role Dr Mullineaux juggled roles as a…

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Ayres Vets moves to new £2m practice in North Shields

CVS’ Ayres Vets has announced that it has relocated to a new purpose-built practice in Newcastle Quays, North Shields. The new facility is 6000 square feet and has had £2m spent on it to modernise, upgrade and extend it. The new property will enable the practice to expand the range…

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BEVA appoints Bruce Bladon as president

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has appointed Bruce Bladon, clinical director at Donnington Grove Equine Vets, as president at its annual congress in Liverpool.  He will continue in his position at Donnington Grove, where he has spent the majority of his veterinary career, while taking on his new responsibilities…

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Vets for Pets Harrogate celebrates 20 years

Harrogate-based veterinary practice Vets for Pets Harrogate has celebrated its 20th anniversary. The practice marked the occasion with a birthday party for clients and their pets on 10 August. Established in 2004 the practice is now a 13-strong team of vets, registered veterinary nurses, and experienced client care advisers. Dr…

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