Practice

Ceva launches new antimicrobial guide

Ceva Animal Health has launched a new practical guide on the use of antimicrobials. GRAM(Guidance for the Rational use of AntiMicrobials), promises to be a practical, easy-to-use guide on the rational use of antimicrobials in dogs and cats. A new reference for best practice, GRAM is a comprehensive 500-page guide…

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New mobile vet practice solution launched

A mobile vet practice solution has launched into the industry. Pawsquad enables vets to easily set-up and manage their own mobile vet practice, taking control of their time and hours as an independent professional Pet owners can also use a dedicated 24/7 video conferencing and text service – providing them…

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Telemedicine consultation launched by RCVS

The RCVS will be launching a new consultation asking for the views of the veterinary and veterinary nurse professions on the use of telemedicine in veterinary clinical practice.   Telemedicine can be defined as any clinical healthcare service that is provided using remote telecommunications services and the aim of the consultation…

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Pet owners queue for a peek into a new Birchwood veterinary surgery

Pet owners and their four legged friends queued up for the first sneaky peek of a new veterinary surgery at a Birchwood shopping centre. A former plant room at the shopping centre has been transformed by the independently-owned Willows Veterinary Group and an open day was held for animal lovers…

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Specialist equipment stolen from Northamptonshire vets

Police in Wellingborough are appealing for information following a burglary at Swanspool Veterinary Surgery. The offenders, believed to be two males, broke into the premises in London Road sometime between 5am and 5.45am this morning (Monday, January 30). Various items of specialist veterinary equipment were stolen and officers are asking anyone…

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Disciplinary Committee takes no further action against vet who struck a number of dogs

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has decided to take no further action in relation to a veterinary surgeon who admitted disgraceful conduct in relation to her striking a number of dogs and dragging another across the floor. Medical evidence from two independent psychiatrists led to the…

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College issues advice following reported veterinary practice burglaries

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been made aware of a number of recent burglaries of veterinary practice premises for the purposes of stealing controlled drugs and would like to remind practices of how they can best protect themselves through the safe and secure storage of controlled drugs.…

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Registrations open for first Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium

The inaugural Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) Research Symposium will take place on Friday, 20 January 2017, at the University of Edinburgh’s Pollock Halls, under the theme ‘Understanding and supporting veterinary mental health’. The event will bring together those involved in research into mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary profession…

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Vets celebrate award with MP and his dog

  An MP and his dog were VIP guests at a veterinary hospital which is celebrating an outstanding award for its client care in a recent inspection. Conservative MP for Weaver Vale Graham Evans brought his family’s cross-border terrier Alfie for a quick check-up with Bruce Waddell who heads up…

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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…

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