Surrey

PetPanion seeks pet trade partners for new programme

PetPanion has announced it is searching for pet trade product and service providers to join its new owner rewards programme.  It comes as the app has launched its new wellness score feature. Developed in conjunction with the University of Surrey, the feature “addresses all the areas new and existing dog…

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NSDR invests £50,000 specialist equipment to help prevent animals going blind

Surrey-based animal hospital, North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR), has invested £50,000 in specialist equipment which can help prevent animals going blind. The animal hospital has taken delivery of an endolaser to help tackle cases of glaucoma in pets, particularly dogs. The highly advanced laser endoscopy machine has proven very successful…

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Pets Corner reopens further 12 garden centre sites in UK

Pets Corner has reopened a further 12 sites in garden centres across the UK amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Following discussions with landlords, Pets Corner has announced the reopening of its sites in Braintree Garden Centre, Crawley Garden Centre, Longacres, Melbicks, Palmers and Warerslide, alongside six Dobbies Garden Centres in Essex,…

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Pets Corner reopens shops in garden centres amid coronavirus pandemic

Pets Corner has reopened its stores in 15 garden centres across the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. Garden centres temporarily closed its operations,following government regulations to close all non-essential shops last month. Dean Richmond, Pets Corner CEO, said at the time: “Sadly, despite being allowed to trade as an essential…

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Sussex veterinary practice moves to £1.8m site

A Sussex veterinary referral practice will expand its services following its move to a new £1.8m site.  Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals moved to the new practice in Warnham, Sussex, after it outgrew its previous premises on Ockley, where it has been based since 2005. The move follows a £1.8m investment…

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Vital Pet Group strengthens its senior management team

Vital Pet Group has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new recruits. Heather McManus takes on a new post as sales and marketing director, whilst Helen Goddard has been appointed as its senior buying. Joining them, Zoe Fleming has been appointed as its head of customer…

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Veterinary degree receives official accreditation

A Recognition Order for the University of Surrey’s veterinary degree has been approved by a Privy Council.  The Order was laid before Parliament for approval on 27 January, and later this month, the degree will be formally accredited by the RCVS. Students who graduate with the University of Surrey’s veterinary…

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Fitz All Media launches Great Dog Walk series

Events company Fitz All Media has announced the launch of the Great Dog Walk series.  Due to this success, Fitz All Media decided to launch the Great Dog Walk as a series of events around the UK, with the aim of bringing people and their animals together as part of…

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University of Surrey’s vet degree receives RCVS approval

The University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine’s degree has received approval by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council. It means that, pending final approval from the Privy Council, those completing its veterinary degree will be able to register with the RCVS as veterinary surgeons in the UK.…

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Company of Animals received Queens Award for Enterprise

Company of Animals was granted a visit from HRH The Duke of Kent KG to present the business with its “prestigious” Queens Award for Enterprise.  The company was originally granted the award in 2018 for its success in international trade. The business has now received the award, which will be…

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