Veterinary Practices
Veterinary practices are an essential part of the UK petcare ecosystem, influencing product recommendations, customer trust, and pet owner behaviour. Pet Gazette reports on commercial developments within the veterinary sector that impact the retail and supply chain — including practice acquisitions, corporate consolidation, partnerships with petcare brands, and cross-referral strategies. Coverage also includes new clinic openings, service innovations, and trends in preventative care and prescription products. This tag offers valuable insight into how veterinary practices shape demand for health-related pet products and interact with the wider commercial pet industry.
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Apr- 2020 -2 AprilCoronavirus
Pets at Home to beat guidance amid spiked demand
Pets at Home has revealed that its closing weeks of full-year trading saw “exceptional levels of demand” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the period ended 26 March 2020, existing customers increased their average basket size, whilst new customers have accessed its pet products and healthcare services. Trading was largely…
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1 AprilCoronavirus
Covid-19: RCVS announces changes to renewal fee payments
The RCVS has announced new measures to enable the cost of annual renewal fees to be spread out over the course of the year in light of the continuing pandemic. The measures were agreed by its council, and will allow UK members to not pay their full renewal fee in…
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Mar- 2020 -30 MarchVeterinary
Warwickshire vets one of first in UK to sign up to Hidden Disabilities scheme
Warwickshire-based Avonvale Veterinary Centre has become one of the first practices in the UK to sign up to a global scheme which encourages businesses to increase support for its customers with hidden disabilities. To coincide with National Autism Week (March 30 – April 3), Avonvale Veterinary Centres is giving its…
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26 MarchCoronavirus
Vets concerned over ‘low supplies’ amid Covid-19 crisis
Concerns have apparently arisen in the veterinary community over potential equipment shortages in light of donations of ventilators to the NHS. As the pandemic spreads, veterinary practices are still providing emergency animal care, and many have begun to donate equipment to the NHS, including monitors, anaesthetic machines and Personal Protective…
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26 MarchCoronavirus
Government and NHS urge vets to donate ventilators
The NHS has asked veterinary surgeons across the country to donate animal ventilators to help tackle the anticipated shortage of the equipment as the pandemic continues. The BBC estimates that there are currently between 300 and 400 animal ventilators in circulation, and that some of these would be suitable for…
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24 MarchVeterinary
RCVS and BVA release joint statement following PM address
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have released a joint statement following last night’s briefing from the Prime Minister. Following the news that the public are required to stay at home, while non-essential shops and community spaces are closed, both leading bodies urged for…
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20 MarchVeterinary
BVA calls on government to support veterinary practices
The BVA has written to the government asking them to include veterinary practices in their support of businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The plea follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling of a £350bn package of measures, including rates relief and grants to support retail and hospitality businesses affected by the…
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19 MarchVeterinary
TVM UK offers virtual CPD training
Animal health group TVM UK has announced plans to help veterinary practices continue with CPD studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group will now offer veterinary surgeons and nurses CPD sessions via a live virtual stream. The sessions are to take place at lunchtimes, and aims to keep those in…
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18 MarchVeterinary
BVA issues updated Covid-19 guidance for vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued new guidance for the veterinary profession amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The association said that every practice should now be carrying out individual risk assessments, and consider whether it is “appropriate” to continue with routine consultations. According to new guidelines, practices should also practice…
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10 MarchVeterinary
Vet Help Direct launches new video platform amid Covid-19 outbreak
Vet Help Direct is launching its new video platform to help veterinary practices contingency planning for a Covid-19 outbreak. The video platform will be available free of charge at this time to allow veterinary practices to continue to maintain cash flow and a service to their clients, even those unable…
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