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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Jun- 2018 -27 JuneVeterinary
RCVS orders removal of vet amid โalcohol-related issuesโ and โserious clinical failingsโ
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has ordered the registrar to remove a Great Yarmouth vet from the college following โalcohol-related issuesโ, โserious clinical failingsโ, and after she made disparaging comments about other vets. Judith Kay, failed to attend the hearing in person despite being given โsignificant prior noticeโ.…
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22 JuneTrade Organisations
RCVS increases vet fees by three percent
At its June meeting, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council agreed a three percent increase in the registration and retention fees for 2019/20 which will now be submitted to the privy council for formal approval. Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO, said: โThis year we asked council to agree a…
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20 JuneGovernment & Legislation
RCVS introduces two new committees to aid decision-making
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced two new committees and will also increase the frequency of public council meetings from this yearโs Royal College Day (13 July 2018) to aid its decision-making processes. Following the passage through the Houses of Parliament in May of a Legislative Reform…
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18 JuneEvents
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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15 JunePet Owners
One in four UK owners buy pet without doing any research
Some 5.2 million pet owners in the UK (one in four) purchased a pet without doing any prior research, a recent study has found. As well as this, only five percent of potential pet owners seek advice from vets before deciding to purchase a small companion. PDSA’s Animal Wellbeing Report…
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14 JuneTrade Organisations
308 vets removed from the register for non-payment of fees
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 308 veterinary surgeons from the register for non-payment of their annual renewal fee. The final deadline for paying the fee was 31 May 2018, with the 308 who did not pay being removed on 1 June 2018, compared to 339 last…
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13 JuneVeterinary
Vet surgeon removed from register for possessing indecent images of children
The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed that a Portsmouth-based veterinary surgeon be removed from the register following his conviction for possessing indecent images of children. The hearing regarding Simon Wood took place from Thursday 31 May to Friday 1 June 2018 and concerned…
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12 JuneManufacturers
University of Liverpoolโs Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic reaches milestone
The recently launched Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic has just welcomed its 100th โseniorโ patient through the door, as part of an ambitious long-term study to improve understanding of the ageing process in cats. The team, directed by professor Alex German and led by Nathalie Dowgray, has been undertaking extensive examinations…
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11 JuneAwards
Former RCVS president honoured with CBE
Professor Stuart Reid, council member and former president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS) has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queenโs Birthday Honours, for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education. Currently principal of the Royal…
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8 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Disciplinary committee suspends Republic of Ireland-based vet from register
The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has suspended a Republic of Ireland-based veterinary surgeon from the register for a period of two years after he was convicted of 34 charges related to prescribing veterinary medicines. Gary Adams was convicted at Gorey District Court, County Wexford,…
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