Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) sets professional standards and regulatory frameworks that shape the wider petcare ecosystem in the UK. Pet Gazette’s coverage of the RCVS focuses on policy announcements, practice standards, reforms to veterinary education and registration, and rulings that may impact retailers — especially where guidance intersects with the sale of health-related products, veterinary medicines, or advice provision. We also report on how RCVS developments influence the role of veterinary professionals in product recommendation and customer referral, offering insight for pet shops, distributors, and brand suppliers navigating this regulated space.
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Jan- 2025 -2 JanuaryVeterinary
Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital recognised for outstanding work
Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital, a veterinary practice in Falmouth, has achieved seven prestigious national awards, from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the profession’s UK governing body. The veterinary Hospital received the awards for its hard work and dedication in; patient consultation service, diagnostic service, emergency and critical care service,…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberRetailers
Dr Veneta appoints new sales manager
Freeze dried pet food brand Dr Veneta has appointed Jackie Waters as its new sales manager to help fulfil its plans for growth in the new year. Created by veterinary surgeon and nutritionist Dr Veneta Kozhuharova DVM, MRCVS, Cert.CFHVNut. who is director of Associated Veterinary Services based in Rainham in…
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1 NovemberVeterinary
RVC appoints director of General Practice
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Katharine Nelson as its first director of General Practice. Dr Nelson will take up the position later this year, in which she will lead the RVC’s new General Practice (GP) division. The new division will further develop RVC’s general…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA appoints new president
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the election of wildlife specialist vet Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, FRCVS as its new president. Dr Mullineaux’s veterinary career has spanned clinical experience across small animal, farm and wildlife medicine. Prior to her BVA role Dr Mullineaux juggled roles as a…
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May- 2024 -14 MayVeterinary
Vet market grows as pet ownership continues to increase
The UK’s veterinary market, which comprises 5,331 practices, has risen from £5.04bn in 2021, to £6.3bn in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the number of independent practices acquired by corporate operators. According to RCVS the…
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Apr- 2024 -5 AprilVeterinary
Govt must clamp down on unlicensed pet breeders, say MPs
The government must clamp down on unregulated canine fertility clinics and unlicensed pet breeders, according to a report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee. The report calls for a list of licensed breeders to be made public, and a change in the licensing regulations so as to include…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryVeterinary
MyPetsVet launches new website
MyPetsVet has announced the launch of its new website, designed to significantly reduce the cost for pet owners of managing the health of their pets. The site aims to ensure that the cost of brand-name medications will be significantly lower than those offered by local veterinary practices, making it “more…
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13 FebruaryVeterinary
LVS appoints head of cardiology
London Vet Specialists (LVS) has announced the appointment of Joao Loureiro as its head of cardiology. He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at the Linnaeus-owned North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey. Loureiro graduated from the University of Oporto in Portugal in 2001 and his interest in cardiology prompted…
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Jan- 2024 -3 JanuaryVeterinary
Willows launches new canine and feline diabetic clinic
Willows Veterinary Centre in Solihull has launched a canine and feline diabetes mellitus clinic to coincide with the launch of the new drug SENVELGO® (velagliflozin oral solution). The newly launched clinic aims to support chronic or newly diagnosed diabetics, where decision making or clinical progress has been “challenging”. As part…
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Nov- 2023 -10 NovemberVeterinary
Linnaeus acquires Garston Veterinary Group
Linnaeus Veterinary Limited has acquired Garston Veterinary Group, which operates across Somerset and Wiltshire. Established in 1911, Garston welcomes small animal patients and has a 24/7 hospital based in Frome, which is accredited by the RCVS. Its facilities include well-equipped consulting rooms, operating theatres, isolation units, onsite laboratories, ultrasound and…
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