Veterinary

Vets voice fears for small pets

As temperatures drop, vets are warning owners not to forget about small pets. Animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs that usually live outdoors yet are vulnerable to the cold and damp despite their furry coats. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are asking owners…

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Vets warn of Christmas poison risk to pets

Leading vets are urging pet owners to watch out for potential hazards to their pets this Christmas. Findings released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that 80 percent of vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the last festive period. Across the UK, chocolate…

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BSAVA appoints new Head of Congress

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has appointed a new Head of Congress. Her first task is to lead the 60th annual event in Birmingham next April. Angharad Belcher has joined the 10,000 strong membership association. She offers PR, marketing and event experience within the veterinary sector and promises that…

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Independent Vetcare names new investor

Independent Vetcare has secured a new investor. EQT will be taking over as Independent Vetcare’s principal investor in the New Year, alongside the senior vets and managers who will continue to invest in the group.   EQT is a leading Scandinavian investment fund with an excellent track record of investing…

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One in three vets concerned they’ve seen illegal puppy imports

One in three vets who treat pets have seen puppies they believe have been illegally imported from overseas in the last year. These figures have been released by UK body for vets, the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession, which surveyed over 1,000 vets from across…

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Innovative pet monitor named Kickstarter ‘Project We Love’

Innovative new monitoring system, Felcana, is making a splash within the pet healthcare sector. The new piece of technology was named one of the ‘Projects We Love’ by crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. “We had to build great tech – tech which works, tech which looks great, but was also comfortable for…

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NVS partners with All DogKind shampoos

Award winning natural pet grooming company, For All DogKind, is celebrating a new partnership with veterinary wholesaler NVS. Since receiving the 2016 Grooming Product Award at PATS Sandown the demand for DogKind has grown significantly within the pet and grooming industry. Director Laura Redstone said: “For All DogKind is now…

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Vet surgery evacuated after a ‘chemical incident’

A veterinary practice was evacuated after reports of ‘a strong smell of chemicals’. Medivet on Springfield Road, Chelmsford, called the emergency service just before 11am yesterday. Essex County Fire & Rescue service stated: “Firefighters were called to reports of a strong smell of chemicals at a veterinary practice in Chelmsford. “Three…

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New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will celebrate success within the industry by honouring four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers with fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…

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Heath Vets shortlisted for Sussex Women in Business Awards

Veterinary clinic Heath Vets, in Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint, has been shortlisted in the 2016 Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards aim to highlight the best women in business or the best businesses owned or co-owned by women in Sussex. Heath Vets has been shortlisted for the contribution to the community…

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