Glasgow

UK’s first not-for-profit vets opens clinic in Leeds

Animal Trust, the UK’s first not-for-profit veterinary company, has opened a clinic in the Tingley area of Leeds. Offering an alternative to the increasing number of corporate clinics, Animal Trust was set up by vets with the main focus being the welfare of the animals. Unlike other practices, the company…

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Government urged to exempt vets from immigration targets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have submitted a joint paper to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on the future of non-UK citizens studying at UK vet schools. The MAC is an independent body that provides the Government with…

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Brits spend £210m on pets this Valentine’s Day

Half of Brits will ditch their dates to spend money on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to research released today. A study of UK pet owners* commissioned by experts in raw and natural pet food, Natures Menu, has revealed that almost half (47 percent) will buy a pet a gift this…

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Dog survives 30ft plunge from bridge

A four-year-old Labrador from Glasgow has survived a horrific 30-foot fall from a bridge, thanks to PDSA vets. Owner Elizabeth Brydon (36) was out walking in Glasgow’s Linn Park with her beloved pooch when, without warning, he suddenly jumped up over the wall of the bridge, plummeting onto the rocky…

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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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Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…

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Nutritional Roadshow set for vet students

A nutritional roadshow, featuring Behavioural Medicine specialist, Sarah Heath, will take place thanks to ROYAL CANIN. The annual roadshow will visit all nine vet schools across the UK and Ireland from 10 October  to 15 November and will feature an interactive lecture exploring the role of food in the initiation, management and…

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Dogs at risk from parasitic diseases this Easter

Met Office predictions for Easter weather have prompted vets to warn of an increased risk of blood-sucking ticks across the U.K. For the millions of dog keepers in the UK, the Easter bank holiday will often involve long leisurely walks, however due to the increased risk of tick bites keepers are urged…

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Pets’n’Vets offers interest free credit

The Pets’n’Vets Family network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas has marked a step change in veterinary care practice in Scotland by introducing interest free payment options on bills from £250 upwards, providing a solution to the issue of affordability for pet care. Through CarefreeCredit, The…

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The Pets’n’Vets Family launches enhanced graduate vet programme

The Pets’n’Vets Family network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas has launched an enhanced graduate recruitment programme designed to attract the best and brightest new graduates to its practices. The new.graduatevet programme (or ‘Dot’ programme) provides an innovative approach to new graduate training in Scotland with…

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