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    RCVS and BVA publish Vet Futures report

    The RCVS and the BVA have published the Vet Futures report : their vision for how the veterinary profession should look in 2030, coupled with 34 recommendations for change. The report, which represents the culmination of a year of engagement, consultation...

    BSAVA announces plans for Wellbeing Programme at Congress 2023

    The BSAVA has announced that Congress 2023 (23rd – 25th March at Manchester Central) will include a programme of three days worth of wellbeing presentations and discussions. The Wellbeing Programme, which has been put together in collaboration with...

    CVS raises £19K for Pet Blood Bank UK

    CVS has given Pet Blood Bank UK £18,943.85 donated by staff and clients over the course of the last year To raise the funds, CVS put customer and staff collection boxes in its small animal first opinion practices and referral hospitals. Staff also...

    Vets asked to take part in SPVS 2025 Salary Survey

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has launched its Salary Survey 2025 survey and is inviting vets to take part. This annual survey is designed to provide an overview of remuneration levels within the veterinary sector. It covers...

    CEVA publishes Q fever booklet

    CEVA Animal Health has published an information booklet on Q Fever to help broaden awareness and understanding of the disease. Q Fever is an emerging, worldwide disease that affects goats, cattle and sheep as well as humans. It is caused by the bacterium...

    Veterinary wellbeing event goes online for 2020

    WellVet, the annual event held to help veterinary professionals thrive and support each other, has announced the line up for this year's conference, which will be held online on Saturday 23rd May 2020. Five time European champion and British record...

    Vets invited to register for wellbeing programme

    The RCVS is inviting veterinary professionals to register for its free new Mind Matters mental health and wellbeing app ahead of its launch early this autumn. The new Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) Kite App is the result of a collaboration with The...

    BVA expresses disappointment at badger decision

    The British Veterinary Association has expressed disappointment, but no surprise, at the Government's decision to reject the multi-faceted approach unanimously recommended by the House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom...

    Nominations sought for Equine Vet Of The Year Award

    Petplan Equine is now seeking nominations for the Equine Vet of the Year Award 2009, an award to recognise vets that go above and beyond with their care of horses and their owners. Andrew Dobson of The Barn Equine and Large Animal Practice in Great...
  • BVA warns owners to keep pets off the e-fags

    Following reports that a puppy in Cornwall has died after biting into an e-cigarette refill , the BVA is warning pet owners to ensure they are kept out of reach of animals. BVA President Robin Hargreaves said: "This is a tragic case and very worrying...

    Free symposium shares latest advances in feline CKD

    Purina has published a symposium in which leading experts share the latest on the nutritional and therapeutic management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). The symposium, which offers up to 5 hours of CPD, is now available at: https://purinasymposium2022...
  • RCVS Knowledge to create a QI model that offers vet practices a return on investment

    RCVS Knowledge and the University of Nottingham have launched a project that aims to create a bespoke veterinary Quality Improvement (QI) model that provides a return on investment for veterinary practices and animal owners. The RCVS says this is the...

    Dechra launches hyperthyroid support materials

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a range of materials to assist veterinary practices in educating and supporting their clients with hyperthyroid cats. Available as part of the support package are a range of notice board displays, educational...

    New feline stress videos for vets

    Ceva Animal Health UK has launched a range of support materials to help educate veterinary professionals and cat owners about feline stress and the benefits of using Feliway. For veterinary surgeons and nurses, the company has produced a series of...

    New research shows how grass length affects equine grazing behaviour

    The Waltham Equine Studies Group has published new research which highlights the effectiveness of grazing muzzles as a tool to help with weight management in ponies. The research, which was conducted in collaboration with Dr Annette Longland of Equine...

    Record number of calls to VetLife Helpline in 2023

    Vetlife reports that its confidential helpline for vets, students, vet nurses and non-clinical staff, received a record 4,042 calls last year, a new record and a 15% increase on the year before. In addition to its Helpline service, Vetlife continued...

    New thoracic X-rays session added to Cardio Academy CPD website

    A new session has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK's Cardio Academy CPD website entitled "Thoracic X-rays: Abnormal Features". In the 30 minute multimedia presentation, the cardiology specialist Nicole Van Israël discusses X-ray abnormalities within...

    £5K's worth of veterinary CPD to be won

    Veterinary recruitment agency Noble Futures is running a competition in which vets from the UK and Northern Ireland can win £5000 worth of CPD vouchers from Improve International. To enter the draw, visit http://www.noble-futures.com/veterinaryCPDgiveaway...

    New canine osteoarthritis 'Lunch and Learn' CPD for vets

    Animalcare, the distributor of Daxocox, has launched canine osteoarthritis ‘Lunch and Learn’ CPD for vets and RVNs. The company says the sessions will help veterinary staff learn more about the condition - which affects up to 20% of dogs in the UK...

    Mind Matters veterinary mental health talks now available to watch online

    The RCVS has published the findings of its fourth Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium and videos of talks from the day. The event, which took place in Manchester in October last year, saw veterinary mental health researchers from across...

    Careers @ Vets Now

    Vets Now has just added a new recruitment section to its website, with details of the veterinary career opportunities available within the company. Click here for more.

    Bayer launches new Drontal marketing campaign

    Bayer Animal Health has launched a new marketing campaign for Drontal that celebrates the special roles pets play in people's lives. As part of the campaign, the company has carried out research amongst 2,000 cat and dog owners to discover how owning...

    Supreme launches online rabbit lecture series

    Supreme PetFoods has published a series of rabbit lectures for veterinary surgeons and nurses by world-renowned experts. The lectures, which were held at London Vet Show last year, covered a variety of topics in rabbit medicine and surgery, including...

    Vet Helpline opens in time for Christmas

    The Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) has announced that the new Vet Helpline, which will now be answered by a live person 24 hours a day, has launched in time for Christmas - an especially difficult time for many people. The new service runs on a...

    Nominations now open for 2017 RCVS Council elections

    The RCVS is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons who would like to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council elections. The nomination period runs up until 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2017. In order to stand, candidates need to submit...