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31 October

First professional pocket microscope to be presented

ioLight and Bayer are set to present the first professional pocket microscope at the London Vet Show. Until now, the only way to diagnose disease accurately using a microscope has been to take samples and send them back to a laboratory for expensive and time-consuming tests, carried out by experienced…

28 October

Breakthrough drug could delay a leading cause of death in dogs

A breakthrough drug may be the answer to managing the most common form of canine heart disease, potentially extending the lives of dogs worldwide. The global EPIC study, led by Professor Adrian Boswood of the Royal Veterinary College, has found that treatment with the drug pimobendan delays the onset of heart…

27 October

Social media campaign launched to raise awareness of CPD

In November the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be running a social media campaign highlighting the varied nature of continuing professional development (CPD) for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. The campaign is designed to address uncertainties surrounding the type of activities that can be counted towards veterinary surgeons’…

26 October

Concern raised over teacup puppies

Concerns have been raised about ‘teacup’ dogs and the way they are bred. Animal experts are calling on potential owners to think twice before purchasing one, due to the health problems they suffer with. The cute-looking pets are not a specific breed but instead a regular dog breed that has…

26 October

House and Jackson gains Veterinary Hospital Status

The equine and small animal practices at House and Jackson in Essex have been awarded prestigious Hospital Status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The practices held an official opening ceremony to mark the occasion. Local dignitaries and many clients and friends of the practice attended the reception and ribbon cutting…

26 October

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…

26 October

Gudrun Ravetz elected new president of the BVA

Gudrun Ravetz has been named the new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Sean Wensley, the previous president, concluded his year in the role on September 22 with a final final Presidential Address to 140 people at the BVA Members’ Day. Sean emphasised the strength of the profession in changing times and will…

26 October

Almost all companion animal vets asked to euthanise healthy pets

98 percent of vets have been asked to euthanise a healthy pet, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information came from the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey. The poll of 700 vets across the UK highlighted the difficulties faced by vets every day. 53 percent of the vets surveyed said…

26 October

VetIT launches new app

VetIT is due to launch a new app at this year’s BEVA Congress and The London Vet Show. Exhibiting at BEVA Congress on the 7-10 September and The London Vet Show on the 17-18 November 2016, practices will be able to road test the new app as well as meet its team of developers. Set…

25 October

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…