Veterinary
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May- 2024 -21 May
LVS to launch sustainable hospital
Linnaeus-owned London Vet Specialists (LVS) is set to open its 12,000 sq ft state-of-the- art animal hospital in Hammersmith. The new site will include vinyl flooring which is made from 25% to 39.5% recycled materials, plus ceiling tiles that are manufactured from fully recyclable stone wool. Meanwhile, worktops are made…
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20 May
Cresilon announces Vetigel international distribution agreement
Cresilon has announced that it has reached an agreement with Veterinary Instrumentation (Vi), to distribute Vetigel in the UK and Europe. The haemostatic gel is to be sold directly to veterinary surgeons in the UK and throughout Europe. Based in the UK, Vi is part of the Covetrus animal health…
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14 May
Vet market grows as pet ownership continues to increase
The UK’s veterinary market, which comprises 5,331 practices, has risen from £5.04bn in 2021, to £6.3bn in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the number of independent practices acquired by corporate operators. According to RCVS the…
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9 May
New Veterinary Medicines Regulations to come into force on 17 May
New legislation in Great Britain will make changes to the requirements set out in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013. The legislation to modernise the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (VMR) was introduced in Parliament on the 4 March and made on 25 April by Lord Douglas-Miller. The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.)…
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9 May
Customers at risk of being overcharged for microchips, warns Jollyes
Jollyes has warned that cat owners could end up paying four times over the odds to have their cat microchipped. The service was found to be as expensive as £54.30 at one of the big six vet chains in a survey conducted at two locations where Jollyes is opening new…
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Apr- 2024 -30 April
Pets Choice appoints new veterinary business unit controller
Pets Choice has appointed Gareth Carr to head up its newly created veterinary division. Carr has worked in the animal health industry for 12 years, previously working as a commercial manager for Chanelle Parma. He has also worked as an area sales manager for VetPlus between 2011 and 2013. Pets…
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29 April
Aberystwyth’s WVSC appoints new centre manager
The Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC) in Aberystwyth has announced the appointment of Dr Hazel Wright as the new centre manager. The WVSC was established in 2015 to deliver expert post-mortem examinations of new and re-emerging diseases from animals on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The centre…
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26 April
VetPlus bolsters marketing team
VetPlus has appointed Louise Mason as head of marketing and Steven Irani as its new digital marketing manager. In her new role, Mason will be tasked with spearheading the company’s global marketing efforts, driving awareness, engagement, and new revenue streams. Irani will drive VetPlus’ online marketing initiatives, focusing on innovation…
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17 April
Millpledge Veterinary launches Oculeze
Millpledge Veterinary, a provider of veterinary pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and consumables, has announced the launch of ocular lubricant, Oculeze, the latest addition to its portfolio of products. Suitable for animals including but not limited to dogs, cats, horses and rabbits, Oculeze can help in the management of any condition where eye…
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12 April
Creature Comforts opens first clinic
Veterinary tech startup Creature Comfort has announced the opening of its first clinic in Notting Hill, London. Underpinning the new facilities is a dedicated dental suite, separate cat and dog wards, and all the equipment expected of a first-class veterinary facility. The four-storey clinic incorporates calming and spacious staff breakout…
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