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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Nov- 2017 -6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Lizzie Lockett named new RCVS CEO
Lizzie Lockett has been named as the new chief executive officer of the The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS),ย following a meeting of RCVS Council on Thursday 2 November 2017. Lizzie joined the College as head of communications in February 2005 following a career in marketing and public relations, including…
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3 NovemberVeterinary
Homeopathy “not based on sound scientific principles”, says RCVS
On November 2, The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council approved a new position statement on the veterinary use of complementary and alternative medicines, including homeopathy. The statement is as follows:ย โWe have recently been asked questions about complementary and alternative medicines and treatments in general and homeopathy in particular.…
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3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PFMA publishes new guidelines for raw pet food
The Pet Food Manufacturersโ Association (PFMA), has published new sector guidelines for the manufacture of commercial raw pet food. The guidelines, which promote best practice in the sector, have been developed in conjunction with Defra, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Public Health England (PHE) and the Food Standards…
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2 NovemberCurrent Affairs
60% of owners feed pets toxic treats
A new survey has revealed that 60 percent of UK pet owners are feeding their furry friends human foods that are toxic when consumed by dogs and cats. The research, commissioned by Webbox, has found that the cat really does get the cream as almost a third (29 percent) of…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberIndustry News
RCVS and BVA join forces to deal with the impact of Brexit
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled workforce which…
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19 OctoberIndustry News
First training day for new Vet Futures student ambassadors
The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) held the first training day for its new Vet Futures Student Ambassadors last Thursday. The day was hosted by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA), and supported by the Veterinary Schools Council. Two students each from the…
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18 OctoberVeterinary
RCVS welcomes prison sentence for fake vet fraudster
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has welcomed the three-year prison term handed down at Taunton Crown Court on 17 October to Peter Keniry, who used the identity of a legitimately registered vet to fraudulently practise as a veterinary surgeon. The RCVS played a proactive role in Mr Keniryโs…
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11 OctoberFeatures
Outgoing BVNA president Samantha Morgan looks back on her time in office
In October 2017, Samantha Morgan hands the presidency of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to her successor, Wendy Nevins, during the BVNA Congress 2017. Pet Gazette caught up with Sam to to discuss her two years within the role. What would you say were your greatest achievements, as president?…
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Sep- 2017 -21 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pet food company invests in new team members
Natures Menu has made several appointments to itsย marketing and sales teams in a bid to further develop the company. Nick Munby has joined the company as marketing manager with Tracy Martin coming on board as the companyโs e- commerce and digital manager. Luke Petipher and Lilianna Mazzocchi have joined the…
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20 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
RCVS launches programme to encourage veterinary innovation
At its inaugural Innovation Symposium held in London on Wednesday 20 September 2017, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) launched ViVet, an ambitious and wide-ranging programme designed to ensure veterinary professionals are at the forefront of innovation in the animal health sector. ViVet was inspired by Vet Futures, the…
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