The veterinary nursing profession has taken another step forward with the announcement that the BSAVA has appointed Emma Gerrard RVN as a Committee Chair and Council Representative. Emma will take over from Kate O’Sullivan MRCVS as the chair of Cymru...

Liz Law-Bartle MRCVS has written a new guide for veterinary nurses: How to survive an RCVS hearing. In writing the guide, Liz has drawn upon her own experience of the disciplinary process to offer practical advice to others who find themselves in the...

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Wiltshire reports that it has successfully treated the first reported case of a dog with complete, unilateral urinary tract duplication. The case was seen by Tim Charlesworth, head of surgery, who shared details of...

The BSAVA has published the full programme for this year's Congress, which will be held online from the 25th to the 27th March. The programme includes more than 130 hours of CPD delivered by over 100 speakers from home and abroad, with talks for all...

Petplan is urging members of the veterinary profession to put their colleagues forward for the 2021 Petplan Veterinary Awards before the nominations close on 18th January. Last year, the company had more than 37,000 entries from pet owners and the...

The RCVS has published the results of its fifth coronavirus survey which was conducted with veterinary practices towards the end of the England-wide lockdown in November 2020. The survey was sent to all UK veterinary practices on the 25th November...

The BSAVA has published its scientific position on the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in cats and dogs. Written by members of BSAVA Scientific Committee, together with specialists in internal medicine and neurology, the document explains that there are limited...

The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has adjourned its hearing of an application for restoration made by a former Official Veterinarian who was struck off for falsifying certificates. Laura Padron Vega was struck off in December 2018 after dishonestly backdating...

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) in Aberdeen has announced the launch of a three-year BSc veterinary nursing degree – with the option of a fourth year to gain an honours qualification. The course, which starts in September 2021 at SRUC’s Craibstone...

Central CPD has launched 'On-Demand', an CPD delivery platform which will give independent practices access to the same sort of bespoke online team-training technology used by the corporates. Sophia Salmon MRCVS from Central CPD said: "All of the major...

Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Laindon, Essex, has appointed an expert in zoo and wildlife medicine to spearhead a new 24/7 specialist exotics treatment service. Daniel Calvo Carrasco, an RCVS specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine and a European...

A Veterinary Care Assistant from Surrey has reached the final in a national competition to find young adults who have helped in their communities during the pandemic. The Heroes 2020 award has been set up by insurance company, Urban Jungle. CEO Jimmy...

Royal Canin has announced a new campaign for which it has teamed up with TV broadcaster and wellness expert Kathryn Thomas to raise awareness of pet obesity and help cat and dog owners manage their pets’ weight. Kathryn hosts one of Ireland’s highest...