CVS
CVS Group plc is one of the UKโs largest integrated veterinary services providers, with growing influence across the petcare supply chain. Pet Gazetteโs coverage of CVS includes acquisitions of vet practices and referral centres, strategic partnerships, business performance updates, and developments that affect pet product stocking, prescriptions, and client services. We also report on how CVSโs corporate growth and operational decisions impact suppliers, wholesalers, and independent pet retailers โ especially where there is overlap in pet nutrition, health, and wellness products. This tag helps industry professionals track a major player shaping the future of UK petcare delivery.
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Aug- 2018 -6 AugustVeterinary
ยฃ3.3m pet hospital opens for business
A new hi-tech, multi-million pound, specialist referral hospital for pets has launched in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It is the first dedicated pet hospital of its kind in the local area and will create over thirty new jobs by the end of 2018. Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is the joint brainchild…
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6 AugustCharities
Nurse struck off for being โdishonest with a charityโ
The Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has asked its registrar to remove a West Midlands-based veterinary nurse after it was found that she had โbeen dishonest with a charityโ. In a hearing that took place between 24 and 27 July, it was found…
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Jul- 2018 -30 JulyTrade Organisations
RCVS recognised as one of the top UK workplaces for women
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best workplaces for women by the Great Place to Work Institute. The RCVS was ranked the seventh in the medium-sized company or organisation category (50 to 449 employees) of the Best Workplaces for Women initiative. This…
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26 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Vet cleared of โdisgraceful conductโ after cat dies
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found a London-based veterinary surgeon not guilty of โdisgraceful conduct in a professional respectโ, after a cat died during treatment. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Sarah Lee Dantas-Holmes concerned the death of a cat, named Hope. On 19…
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23 JulyAppointment
Vets Nowโs clinical director appointed RCVS president
Amanda Boag, Vets Nowโs clinical director, has become the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) president in a ceremony held in London on Friday 13 July 2018, as outgoing president, Professor Stephen Mayโs tenure came to a close. She takes on the presidency following a 12-month term as junior vice…
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20 JulyCharities
Blue Cross introduce new course to teach โpet bereavement support skillsโ
Animal welfare charity Blue Cross has introduced a new course to help those in the pet industry deal with difficult conversations regarding pet loss. Entitled โIntroduction to Pet Bereavement Support Skillsโ the new course will be available online for those working in the industry, taking two hours to complete. A…
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19 JulyVeterinary
Disciplinary Committee strikes off vet for animal welfare offences
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the Registrar to remove a Leeds-based veterinary surgeon from the register following his conviction for animal welfare offences in 2016. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Gary James Cassius Samuel took place on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneCurrent Affairs
Over 1,600 EU vet professionals respond to second RCVS Brexit survey
Over 1,600 EU-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses have already responded to a second survey by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on the implications for them of the UKโs decision to exit the European Union. The original survey was sent last year to more than 5,000 UK-registered veterinary…
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29 JuneVeterinary
RCVS to consult on new veterinary nursing qualifications framework
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be asking the veterinary professions for their view on a proposed new framework for post-registration veterinary nursing qualifications next month. It will aim to enhance the structure of the veterinary nursing career and introduce an Advanced Veterinary Nurse status. The proposed framework…
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27 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Brexit threatens capacity of Welsh veterinary workforce, warns BVA
British Veterinary Association (BVA) resident John Fishwick called for urgent action to guard against a serious shortfall of vets in Wales following Britainโs withdrawal from the European Union. His speech at BVAโs Annual Welsh Dinner on 26 June came amid growing concerns about how Brexit may impact on vets working…
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