Orthopaedic surgeon Andy Moores has been certified to perform third-generation TATE elbow replacement procedures.

Andy Moores said: "Elbow replacement surgery, despite advancements in both the implant and technique, remains a complex procedure with a demanding…

CVS reports that its nationwide project to increase the use of ultrasound has led to an additional 3,675 scans being performed by both vets and nurses across its small animal division within 12 months.

The project was 'highly commended' at the…

The RCVS Education Committee has given the University of Cambridge’s Department of Veterinary Medicine 10 months to make improvements to its veterinary degree programme, after an RCVS accreditation visit earlier this year identified wide-ranging…

CVS is running a clinical improvement project in 48 of its small animal practices to improve the use of cardiac ultrasound scans in first opinion heart disease diagnosis and treatment.

The project looked first at how effective CVS small animal first…

The RCVS has announced it will launch its free EMS National Booking Database early in 2025.

The database, which has been designed to streamline the process of securing extra-mural study (EMS) placements for veterinary students and providers in the UK, has…

The RCVS Privy Council has approved changes to the Statutory Exam which has to be taken by veterinary surgeons who hold a veterinary degree that is not recognised by the RCVS.

The changes are designed to make the process more accessible and the College…

CVS reports that it is upskilling its nurses in diagnostic imaging techniques - so that they can take X-rays and perform CT scans, MRI and ultrasound.

To date most of these imaging procedures have been performed by vets within the group’s small animal first…

The RCVS has launched a consultation on its Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (CertAVN) framework and is asking vets, employers and vet nurse educators to take part.

The CertAVN was launched in May 2019 as a modular, advanced professional qualification…

Ian Jennings MRCVS from IVC's Rowe Referrals in Bristol has become the first practitioner in the UK to be awarded AVP status in veterinary neurology. 

Ian, who qualified from Melbourne University in 2004 after completing a neuroscience degree at Edinburgh…

Jane Feneley MRCVS from Summerhill Veterinary Centre in Norfolk has been recognised as the UK’s first Master General Practitioner (GP) in small animal surgery by the ISVPS.

Jane, who has also just been appointed to chair IVC's Small Animal Clinical…

IVC Evidensia Farm Vets is rolling out a new training programme across all its UK practices to help vets and farmers better understand cow behaviour signals, with the aim of improving welfare and productivity.

Led by Navaratnam Partheeban (Theeb) (pictured…

HT Vista has launched HT Vista Academy, a free online learning platform designed to provide extensive support, education, and resources to users of its cancer screening device.

The new platform offers video tutorials, podcasts, webinars, scientific studies…

The Quadstar Foundation, a charity set up by former vet Nick Butcher, has awarded life-changing grants to two vet students, one of whom found out about the grant through VetSurgeon News.

The grants, which are for up to £3,500 per annum, are for student…

VetPartners has opened applications for its Farm Academy, which offers an on-farm placement opportunity for fourth and final year veterinary students in June.

Launched in 2023 to address the growing need for skilled farm vets, the VetPartners Farm Academy…

CVS is launching a New Graduate Farm Vet Exchange Programme to give young vets with up to two years’ experience the chance to spend time at another farm practice to develop their skills.

Launching this spring, CVS says it's the only programme of…

The RCVS Academy has launched ‘Vet return,’ a free course designed to offer support and guidance to veterinary surgeons returning to clinical practice after a break.

The College says that the course is suitable for veterinary surgeons who:

David Godfrey has moved into his post as BSAVA President for 2025-26.

Taking over the Presidency from Julian Hoad, David will continue to focus on the Programme of Change and the BSAVA’s new strategy, which includes some new products and services.…

Improve Veterinary Education has launched two funded scholarships for general practitioners who want to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in small animal soft tissue or small animal medicine.

The scholarships are designed to support veterinary surgeons…

CVS has co-presented a Vet Ed workshop with the University of Bristol to explore the teaching of contextualised care during student placements in practice.

Senior educators came from both UK and international veterinary and nursing schools to discuss and…

Dômes Pharma has launched season two of Synaptic Tails, a podcast in which neurologist Mark Lowrie, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology offers support to general practitioners in managing epilepsy cases with confidence, clarity, and compassion…

The BVetMS veterinary degree offered by Harper & Keele Veterinary School has been approved by the RCVS Council.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School is a collaboration between Harper Adams University in Shropshire and Keele University in Staffordshire…

The RCVS Education Committee has granted conditional accreditation of the veterinary degree offered by the University of Cambridge’s Department of Veterinary Medicine, to allow for further improvements to be made to meet accreditation standards for another…

Krka UK has published “Bovine Respiratory Disease – Early diagnosis and effective herd management”, a webinar presented by George Lindley BVetMed(Hons) PgDipVCP MVetMed DipECBHM MRCVS (pictured).

The webinar explores the practical application…

The RCVS Education Committee has announced that it will be closing its Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) National Booking Database.

The EMS database began development in 2022.

It was launched for placement providers a year ago and for students in March this year…

Cambridge Vet School is facing closure after the university's Council of the School of Biological Sciences announced its decision to recommend to the General Board that veterinary education at Cambridge should cease.

The news comes only weeks after…