Birmingham

‘Future-focused’ programme for the RCVS at BSAVA Congress

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is hosting a suite of future-focused presentations at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month. Presentations will cover topics from the future of veterinary education and veterinary nursing, to telemedicine, leadership and mental wellbeing within the profession. The RCVS will…

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Papillon named Dylan takes Crufts 2019 ‘Best in Show’

Crufts 2019 ‘Best in Show’ has been won by a Papillon named Dylan, the dog won the ‘Toy’ category earlier in the four-day show which concluded yesterday (10 March). Dylan, owned by Kathleen Roosens, beat six other finalists to become the 128th winner of the show’s top honour on Sunday.…

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Fish4Dogs increases Crufts presence

Fish4Dogs has announced it has increased its presence at Crufts, doubling the size of its stand at the show. The 12-year-old brand aims to champion fish as the “perfect protein” at the new stand, and has become an ‘Official Supporter’ of Crufts. The manufacturer will occupy a new stand space…

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Vet practice reaches 100-dog milestone in partnership with rehoming charity

A Warwickshire veterinary practice has cared for its 100th dog in a thriving partnership with Birmingham Dogs Home launched earlier this year. The rehoming charity for abandoned and stray dogs brings the pooches to Severn Veterinary Centre’s practice in Henley-in-Arden so they can be neutered by the centre’s team of…

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We Love Pets win ‘Emerging Franchisor Award’

We Love Pets, a family business set up nine years ago to help pet owners balance work pressures, holidays and busy lifestyles with the care of their pets, has been announced as the winner of the Emerging Franchisor Award category at the annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018. The bfa…

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RCVS heads to Birmingham for Regional Question Time

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a Regional Question Time meeting on Tuesday 19 June in Birmingham to give members of the veterinary team the opportunity to put their questions to the college, and for the RCVS team to hear their views. The free event, which…

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Independent pet businesses nominated for national business award

Dog holiday service Barking Mad and dog walking and boarding company We Love Pets have both been shortlisted in this year’s Bfa HSBC Franchise Awards. Barking Mad has been named as a finalist in the Brand Awareness category while We Love Pets has made the shortlist in the Emerging Franchisor…

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Man charged with murdering veterinary practice receptionist

Florin Ion, 31 has been charged with the murder of Vets4Pets Thurrock receptionist Julie Hunt. Hunt was on her way to work on the morning of 20 April when she died in what was described by police as an “awful attack”. Ion, the man charged with her murder comes from…

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Vets Now announces three major charitable initiatives for 2018

Vets Now has launched three charitable initiatives this year, one being a £200,000 ‘angel fund’ to over the costs to treat pets and stray animals. Privately-owned Vets Now, established 16 years ago, is the largest provider of out-of-hours care and employs more than 200 vets in its network of 56…

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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 announces winners

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 have been announced in a ceremony in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre in Birmingham on 4 April. The awards were hosted by TV presenter Matt Baker, and retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE FRCVS, who puts his…

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