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    New car stair system may help reduce canine joint injuries

    Dog and Drive has launched a folding stair system to help dogs get in and out of SUVs and estate cars and reduce joint injuries. The patented system is made from lightweight carbon fibre and can be installed and removed from the back of the car in...

    Vet Empowered Live coming to Manchester

    Vet Empowered, a provider of personal development and coaching services in the veterinary profession, will be hosting a live event designed to boost vet nurses' confidence, help navigate imposter syndrome and realign with their goals, on Sunday 24th...

    Swadlincote Veterinary Centre wins BVA Gold

    Swadlincote Veterinary Centre in Derbyshire has become the first veterinary workplace to be awarded Gold accreditation through the Great Workplaces by BVA scheme. The Swadlincote and Melbourne-based IVC practice worked with a Great Workplaces by BVA...

    University of Central Lancashire to open the UK's 11th vet school

    The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced plans to open a new veterinary school in Preston. Based at UCLan’s Preston Campus, the new school will deliver foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas such as veterinary...

    Purina weighs in with support for StreetVet

    Purina has announced a programme of support for StreetVet, the UK charity providing veterinary care and services for homeless people, after the charity saw an increase of over 300% in the demand for its services between 2022 and 2023. StreetVet won...

    Virbac launches diets for convalescence and digestive issues

    Virbac has launched Veterinary HPM Digestive Support wet diets, two clinical diets for the nutritional management of digestive issues and convalescence in cats and dogs. Virbac says this is the only wet product to provide separate species-specific...

    Vet nurses asked to share their views on otitis externa in dogs

    Dechra is conducting a survey of vets about otitis externa in dogs, and there's a Fortnum's hamper up for grabs. The five-minute survey includes questions on the number of otitis externa cases seen in practice, consultation times, common compliance...

    HT Vista adds enhanced lump diagnostic capability for dogs

    HT Vista has enhanced the diagnostic function on its cancer screening device so that it can now diagnose lumps on dogs when the specificity exceeds 90%. The update includes a new scoring system of low, moderate or high cancer risk which replaces the...

    Photon Therapeutics taking orders for new UVC treatment for corneal infections

    Photon Therapeutics is now taking orders for the PhotonUVC Vet, the new device which claims to treat corneal infections in five seconds which was first announced at the London Vet Show last November. The device emits low dose 265 nanometre (nm) ultraviolet...

    Significant rise in positive faecal worm egg counts in UK horses

    The Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) group at the University of Cambridge has published a study in the Equine Veterinary Journal that reveals a significant rise in the proportion of positive faecal worm egg counts (FWECs) among UK horses...

    New podcast with Tim Nuttall shares principles of antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal practice

    Krka UK has launched a new podcast series in which RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Professor Tim Nuttall explores practical strategies to support responsible antibiotic use in practice. Topics include applying the principles of antimicrobial...

    Nutravet launches two health products for cats and dogs

    Nutravet has launched Nutramega high strength omega-3 oil for cats and dogs, and Pet Ready LifeStages chews for dogs. Nutramega contains omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, which the company says are critical for the overall health of animals...

    New anti-bacterial, anti-fungal shampoo for cats and dogs

    Virbac has launched Pyoderm, an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal dermatological shampoo for dogs and cats. Containing 3% m/v Chlorhexidine, Pyoderm is designed to support the natural microbial balance of the skin whilst delivering gentle yet effective...

    Medivet links up with BVRA to support Client Care Assistants

    Medivet has announced a partnership with the British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) to give all of its Client Care Assistants (CCAs) the chance to study for its Accredited Veterinary Receptionist (AVR) award. The award is designed to help...

    New study shows fluorescent light may reduce the need for antibiotics in canine interdigital furunculosis

    Vetoquinol, distributor of the Phovia light system, is highlighting a new study in Veterinary Dermatology which concluded that fluorescent light energy reduces the time to clinical resolution, increases the resolution rate and minimises the need for...

    RCVS leaves X / Twitter citing safety concerns

    The RCVS has announced that it has withdrawn from X (formerly Twitter), saying that the move reflects its "commitment to the safety and wellbeing of its audience". However, when asked by VetNurse.co.uk which audience - veterinary professionals, it...

    Vet nurses invited to RCVS mental health research symposium

    The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is to host its fifth biennial mental health research symposium to highlight current contributions to veterinary mental health research from around the globe on Friday 10th October from 9am to 5pm at The Eastside Rooms...

    It's Pet Anxiety Month

    Ceva Animal Health, maker of Adaptil and Feliway, is holding Pet Anxiety Month this month. The company has prepared practice marketing materials to support the campaign to educate pet owners on the signs of anxiety in cats and dogs, which are available...

    HT Vista offers chance to win cancer screening device at BSAVA

    HT Vista will be offering a prize of one free HT Vista cancer screening device, plus a year's subscription, to one BSAVA delegate this year. The HT Vista device is used by vets and vet nurses to screen dermal and subcutaneous masses on dogs. The...

    65% of owners say the dog's anxiety makes it difficult to visit the vet

    According to research conducted by Petplan, 65% of dog owners say they find visits to the vet difficult because of their dog's anxiety. 25% of owners said they have seen their dog running away on hearing the word 'vet' and 30% have actively avoided...

    SPVS offers new resources to help practices with CMA investigation

    The SPVS has published new resources to help members deal with some of the consequences of the Competition and Markets Authority investigation. They include a webinar from In Communication, a company which specialises in veterinary client communications...

    Most new veterinary leaders have only 'basic' skills

    The Veterinary Management Group has published new research which found that 92% of those newly promoted to leadership roles in the veterinary profession rate their own leadership skills as only ‘basic’. 606 veterinary professionals took part in the...

    Supplies of Zoetis Equip Artervac hit by manufacturing issue

    Zoetis has announced a further delay in the supply of Equip Artervac in the UK, due to a manufacturing issue. The company now expects the vaccine will not be available until June 2025. The company apologised for the d isruption and inconvenience...

    Free webinar offers tips for building great veterinary workplaces

    The British Veterinary Association and VDS Training are hosting 'Building Great Workplaces: Practical Tips for Veterinary Teams', a free series of webinars for veterinary professionals, starting on 29th January at 1pm. Great Workplaces by BVA is an...

    Liphook Equine becomes first to perform foraminotomies in the UK

    Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire has become the first veterinary practice in the UK to perform foraminotomies to address spinal nerve compression. The procedure has already been performed in the US and Germany, where it is reported to have had...