Royal Veterinary College

This coverage focuses on the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and its contributions to the UK petcare industry through education, research, and clinical services. Pet Gazette reports on RVC’s veterinary training programmes, scientific studies, partnerships with industry, and innovations in animal health and welfare. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into how the RVC’s expertise and research impact veterinary practice, pet health trends, and the broader petcare supply chain.

Dec- 2025 -

19 December

Veterinary

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists appoints new surgical specialist

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists has strengthened its surgical team with the appointment of Matthew Smith as a specialist in small animal surgery. Smith joins the referral hospital, which is part of the CVS Group, adding capacity in orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures for veterinary practices across the North West of England.…
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Nov- 2025 -

18 November

Regulation

New tool launched to counter ‘extreme conformation’ breeding crisis

A new tool designed to curb irresponsible dog breeding and reduce the prevalence of extreme physical traits has been launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare. The Innate Health Assessment tool – a free 10-point checklist – is intended to help breeders and owners assess a dog’s suitability…
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Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Veterinary

Bristol Vet Specialists appoints new cardiology specialist

Bristol Vet Specialists has appointed Kieran Borgeat to its cardiology department as demand for specialist services continues to grow. Borgeat, a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recognised specialist in veterinary cardiology, will support the expansion of cardiology services at the 30,000 sq. ft. referral hospital, including a new minimally…
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Nov- 2024 -

1 November

Veterinary

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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Jul- 2023 -

21 July

Veterinary

RVC receives grant to develop first-ever organ-on-a-chip facility

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to develop a first-of-its-kind organ-on-a-chip facility for veterinary species. According to RVC, the new technology will help close “important knowledge gaps” and reduce the number of animals necessary for in-vivo testing by reflecting animal tissue structures and predicting responses…
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Aug- 2022 -

10 August

Features

Hypophysectomy at the RVC – A decade of innovation to help cats and dogs

Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the pituitary gland and any associated tumour that may be impairing patient quality of life. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pioneered the technique in UK veterinary practice a decade ago and has continued to lead and progress the field. The pituitary gland,…
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Jun- 2021 -

24 June

Awards

Undergrad student wins International Canine Health Award

Yan Hui Lee, a 24-year old veterinary student from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has won the Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award from the International Canine Health Awards. Lee has completed her studies and is set to graduate in July, and will be awarded as part of her research project investigating…
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17 June

Current Affairs

Applaws dry cat food recalled over health fears

Applaws has announced the recall of some of its dry cat food ranges, manufactured by Fold Hill Foods Ltd, over fears it could be related to a spike in cats presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is currently working alongside the manufacturer to understand a…
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Jul- 2020 -

28 July

Coronavirus

RVC boards Covid research project

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 to join a collaborative research project that will examine companion animal susceptibility to coronavirus. The study, named MASCOT (Mapping Animal Susceptibility to Coronavirus: Outcomes and Transcriptomics), will aim to achieve a greater understanding of why certain people…
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Sep- 2019 -

17 September

Pet Owners

Persian cats at ‘high’ risk of health problems, study suggests

Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest every study of this breed, the research was conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. The study revealed that haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and…
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