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University of Bristol launches fast-track vet course

The new course called Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry (BVSc) has been created by the University of Bristol and enables completion of the BVSc in four years instead of five. The course has responded to calls for innovation in veterinary education while aiming to uphold current best practice in adult…

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Pet supply store hit by huge fire

A pet supply store based in Yate, has been hit by a huge fire. Fire crews from Yate, Kingswood, Temple, Thornbury, Portishead and Bedminster fire stations were called to a large fire in a warehouse used as a pet supply store. The warehouse was evacuated by Avon Fire and Rescue.…

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RCVS welcomes prison sentence for fake vet fraudster

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has welcomed the three-year prison term handed down at Taunton Crown Court on 17 October to Peter Keniry, who used the identity of a legitimately registered vet to fraudulently practise as a veterinary surgeon. The RCVS played a proactive role in Mr Keniry’s…

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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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College warns not to employ ‘bogus vet’

Veterinary practices are being warned not to employ a bogus vet who steals the identity of legitimately registered members in order to practise fraudulently. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a warning following continual convictions. Peter Keniry, who has convictions dating back to 1986 in his native…

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Celebrity makes shock appearance at pet shop

A Somerset pet shop was shocked when celebrity, Nicholas Cage, entered their store earlier this week. The movie star, famous for acting in films such as Face/Off (1997), Con Air (1997) and  National Treasure (2004), amongst others, made an impromptu visit to Not Just Pets. Cage posed for a picture with staff who later posted to Facebook…

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Still time to enter Round One of the UK Aquascaping Championships

Are you, or your customers, excellent at aquascaping? Why not show your skills to the world in the second ever UK Aquascaping Championships. It’s easy to enter. To take part in Round One of the UK Aquascaping Championships in 2016 submit a photograph of your aquascape via the UKASC website (www.ukasc.co.uk) by August 14. The…

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Rising Stars participants reach crucial stage

Participants in this year’s Garden Centre Association (GCA) Rising Stars 2016 programme sponsored by Westland Horticulture took part in masterclasses this July at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre in Somerset and Bents Garden and Home in Cheshire. Throughout both days, participants conducted PowerPoint presentations to show each other the results…

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New chair of British Dog Grooming Association

Kelly Davis LCGI GMG has been unanimously elected by the The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) committee as its new chair. Stuart Simons, who has been the chair for the last two years, steps down at the end of this tenure to vice-chair following a recent house move to the…

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Don’t forget to enter the UK Aquascaping Championship 2016

Enter now, for Round one of the UK Aquascaping Championship 2016, which opened on the February 1. Sponsors of the contest are Arcadia, Aquadeco, Ciano, Clear-Seal, Dennerle, Eheim, Tetra and Reeflowers. The competition, once again, is being run with the support of UK Aquascaper, Alastair Treymaine. To enter, entrants are required to…

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