Glasgow

Treating pets like humans ‘could be life-threatening’

Scientists have discovered that treating pets like humans could be life-threatening because some forms of affectionate behaviour pose an antibiotic-resistance risk to families and their domestic animals. Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) health psychologist Dr Adele Dickson was the lead researcher in the research, which identified overprescribing of antibiotics as the…

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ECC Congress announces line-up

The UK’s only dedicated emergency and critical care Congress for the veterinary profession has revealed the line-up for its annual event later this year, the first time it will be held at a brand new venue, the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Congress organisers, Vets Now, has announced consultant anaesthetist in…

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Royal Veterinary College ranked ‘best in the world’

The veterinary degree course at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) has topped the 2019 QS World University Rankings for the first time. Ranked third in the preceding three years, the RVC overtook Cornell University (now fifth) and the University of California (now second). Utrecht University was ranked…

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Fitzpatrick Referrals welcomes hattrick of new specialists

Enzo Minghella, Pádraig Egan and Susan Murphy have joined the Fitzpatrick Referrals practice after gaining new qualifications. Enzo Minghella qualified as an EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in December 2018 and works across both the orthopaedics and neurology, and oncology and soft tissue sites at Fitzpatrick Referrals.…

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Lizard cabinet maker recognised in Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards

An international foundation has named a Scottish business which makes pet cabinets and vivariums one of the UK’s “most exceptional businesses”. Aquapac, started by Stephen Connachan in 1995, has been named one of three finalists across the UK for the ‘Growth’ award in the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, funded by investment…

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Glasgow pet emergency hospital expands facilities following £1.5m investment

A Glasgow pet emergency hospital has completed a redevelopment following a £1.5m investment. The hospital relaunched at the start of the year, after tripling in size, making it one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe. The redeveloped hospital, run by Vets Now, has seen 10 new…

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Scottish pet retailer wins business award for third year running

A Scottish pet retailer has won the ‘Best Montrose Business’ gong at the Angus Business Awards for the third year running. Montrose Pet Shop, has now been entered into the finals of the national competition as a result of the win, with awards based on customer votes. Owner Yvonne Will…

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New treatment method saves dog’s life

A Great Dane’s life has been saved with the help of a ground-breaking new treatment at a Scottish pet emergency in Glasgow, it was the first time this procedure has been used in Scotland. Vets Now treated four-year-old Merlin, who weighs 10 stone, after he was losing blood because of…

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Pets’n’Vets launch Scotland’s first ever in-house Receptionist Academy

The Pets’n’Vets Family, a network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has launched Scotland’s first ever in-house Receptionist Academy for the veterinary sector. The initiative will give every receptionist in the practice an opportunity to enrol in the College of Animal Welfare’s veterinary receptionist’s course; a…

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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 Queen’s Birthday Honours, for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education. Currently principal of the Royal…

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