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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Sep- 2016 -2 SeptemberIndustry News
RCVS appoints two new postgraduate deans
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed two new postgraduate deans to help guide recently graduated veterinary surgeons through their first few years in practice. Mary de Las Casas and Shona McIntyre were appointed to the positions at the beginning of August and will help graduates during…
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Jul- 2016 -27 JulyVeterinary
Veterinary advice on new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease
A new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease has been identified in rabbits in the UK. The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are issuing the following advice for practices who may not be familiar with the recent developments of…
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21 JulyIndustry News
Nick Thompson joins Benyfit’s advisory team
Holistic vet, Nick Thompson, has joinedย leading Benyfit Natural’s team as an independent nutrition advisor. Dr Nick Thompson, BSc (Vet Sic) Hones, BVM&S, VetMFHom, MRCVS is to work with leading BARF Diet manufacturer,ย Benyfit Natural’s, advisory team of consultants. This means that Benyfit Natural will not only have a range of…
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5 JulyIndustry News
Could Brexit threaten the status of vets and vet nurses?
‘Brexit’ could impact upon the status of vets and vet nurses working within the UK. Almost half of veterinary surgeons registering in the UK qualified from veterinary schools elsewhere in the EU, say statistics provided by theย Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Following the EU referendum on June 23 2016,…
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Jun- 2016 -14 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Large-scale fraud’ conviction for vet and dealers
A vet and two dealers have been convicted of a ‘large-scale fraud’ where they sold ill and dangerous horses to unsuspecting buyers. Aniela Jurecka, 28, Charlotte Johnson, 28, and vet David Smith, 66, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation today at Maidstone Crown Court, reports…
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May- 2016 -10 MayVeterinary
Post-grads learn veterinary techniques
Post graduates in their second year of the Independent Vetcareโs New Graduate Academy have received instruction inย Practical Suturing CPD. They’re the first group to take advantage of Vetoquinolโs advanced approach to wet lab CPD. The team followed a day of neurological lectures with a second dayโs practical including a 20…
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Feb- 2016 -15 FebruaryEvents
Shortlist announced for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards
Ceva Animal Health has unveiled the shortlist for its fifth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Individuals, businesses and charities within theย seven categories were chosen following a day of ย deliberation by a panel of industry judges, chaired by Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. The judges also granted one additional award in special recognition…
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11 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do
More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten vets polled by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVAโs โVoice of the Veterinary Professionโ survey revealed the vital role VNs play in practice life, with vets rating the top two…
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3 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA helps vets speak up for animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a landmark animal welfare strategy. In an announcement made at its annual London Dinner (3 February), the Association drew attention to the veterinary professionโs unique opportunity to advocate animalsโ best interests at individual, community and political levels. Just over half a century since…
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Aug- 2015 -14 AugustVeterinary
Vet becomes canine rehabilitation therapist
The clinical director at Pennard Vets, Peter Van Dongen (Drs (Utrecht), CertVR, MRCVS, CCRT), has added a new skill to his CV. Peter became a qualified Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, after completing a course with theย Canine Rehabilitation Institute based in Florida, associated with theย State University of Colorado. Peter said: “This…
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