A specialist-trained neurosurgeon has joined the team at one of the South West’s leading veterinary referral centres.
Simon Bertram has moved to highly-respected Cave Veterinary Specialists, near Wellington, Somerset, from the...
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Neurology arrival at top referral centre
A specialist-trained neurosurgeon has joined the team at one of the South West’s leading veterinary referral centres.
Simon Bertram has moved to highly-respected Cave Veterinary Specialists, near Wellington, Somerset, from the... -
Protecting clients’ older pets with Lifetime insurance with no upper age limit
As veterinary professionals are all too aware, it can be very difficult to insure an older pet. And of course, this can leave them vulnerable at a time in their lives when they may need treatment the most. Fortunately, this autumn, Agria Pet Insurance... -
New initiative aimed at changing practice culture
Hundreds of vet practices are being encouraged to adopt a new initiative aimed at improving learning, wellbeing and clinical standards.
Vets4Pets and Companion Care practices across the UK are now signing up to ‘Just Culture’,... -
The curious incident of porpoises killed by ‘dog-bite’ bacteria
Scientists from a wide range of backgrounds have pooled their resources to solve the mystery of a ‘dog-bite’ bacteria attributed to the death of harbour porpoises.
In a study led by researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), microbiologists,... -
Vets Urged to Support Surveillance Efforts following first UK case of EBLV-1
Vets have been asked to support the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA’s) surveillance work following the first identification of EBLV-1 in a native British serotine bat in 2018. Dr Samantha Holland, Veterinary Advisor in the Veterinary... -
Pest prevention appeal to vets
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Pest prevention appeal to vets
Experts in pest control are appealing for vets to help them tackle flea infestations in the homes of pet-owners.
National trade body, The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is flagging up concerns about the parasites, and a... -
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What to remember before 5 November
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What to remember before 5 November
As we head into Fireworks season now is the time to start thinking about getting your dog ready.
Fireworks may look very pretty, but many dogs find the flashing lights and loud noises very frightening. There are tips that you can... -
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SCVS Vets Tackle Iron Man Triathlon
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SCVS Vets Tackle Iron Man Triathlon
Here at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS), we are proud to share that three of our vets took part in the Weymouth Iron Man 70.3 triathlon relay on Sunday 22nd September. They raised an incredible £630 for the Vetlife charity, exceeding... -
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NOAH Seminars: Animal Health – are you ready for Brexit?
NOAH has been successful in its bid for BEIS Brexit Readiness Funding, and as part of our work we have set up four free seminars around the UK for animal health professionals e.g. vets, SQPs, practice managers, buyers, wholesalers, distributors,... -
Vets Urged to Up Their Game with Biosecurity
Alasdair Macnab BVMS MRCVS threw the gauntlet down to delegates at this year’s OV conference, challenging them to consider whether their daily routine was a risk to biosecurity. Mr Macnab, managing director of AJM Agri Ltd, a veterinary... -
New diplomate at Yorkshire referral centre launches chronic pain clinic
The newest diplomate to join a growing Yorkshire referral centre has added to its range of services by launching a chronic pain clinic.
Liz Leece, an RCVS and EBVS specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, started the clinic... -
XLVets welcomes leading equine and small animal practice Connaught House Vets to its community
Connaught House Vets– a 12 vet practice in Wolverhampton – has joined the XLVets community of independent practices. The practice was one of the first in the country to gain Hospital status in 1977 and it provides racecourse veterinary... -
Royal Canin to introduce new Weight Management range at BVNA Congress
Royal Canin’s latest roll out in the Veterinary Health Nutrition range, Weight Management, will be introduced this week at BVNA Congress ahead of the national launch on 1st November. Following the relaunch of the entire range of veterinary... -
Diagnosis and management of feline diabetes mellitus to be at the centre of next Royal Canin webinar
Experts in nutrition, Royal Canin, will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 27th November exploring the diagnosis and management of feline diabetes mellitus.
The webinar, aptly named “Challenges and Solutions in Diagnosis and... -
Something in the way you move: EVJ publishes gait analysis virtual collection
Current research shows that equine gait analysis has many practical applications beyond lameness assessment, to help support and improve equine health and performance. The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is giving equine vets access to the latest... -
‘Stand up for your profession’ Chief Army Nursing Officer keynote at BSAVA Summit
BSAVA has announced Colonel Alison McCourt OBE ARRC QHN L/QARANC as the keynote speaker on the second day of BSAVA Summit.
Colonel McCourt, who was awarded an OBE in the 2015 Operational Honours and Awards list for her outstanding... -
NOAH launches its Vision for UK Animal Health and Welfare
NOAH has published its Vision for UK Animal Health and Welfare – Agriculture Policy that’s fit for the future.
Speaking at the NOAH One Health Conference in London, NOAH Chair Jamie Brannan explained: “This paper sets out our... -
Veterinary Insights brings Visiocare Services to London Vet Show
Veterinary Insights – the specialist provider of veterinary analysis and insight – will be attending London Vet Show for the first time since being acquired by Carus Animal Health. The Veterinary Insights portfolio will now also include... -
Autumn Fluke Forecast and seasonal disease information in the October Parasite Forecast
The October Parasite Forecast includes the Autumn fluke forecast and seasonal disease advice. The blowfly alert has been updated, and there is a new webinar available for viewing!
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Sniffer dogs used at the border against the threat of African swine fever
This morning (Thursday 3 October), Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner and the UK Chief Vet visited Heathrow Airport to find out more about the work of Border Force and their highly trained sniffer dogs to ensure the UK remains free of the animal... -
BSAVA launches app for members
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BSAVA launches app for members
The BSAVA has launched a new app for members to give them easy access to the information they need for daily practice.
The new app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, is intended for veterinary and veterinary... -
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VMD Enforcement Newsletter (September 2019, Issue 18)
The aim of our Enforcement Team is to ensure compliance with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), in order to protect public health, animal welfare and the environment. We do this by seeking to eliminate the marketing and use of illegal... -
Vets Warned of a Major Disease Risk Under the Radar
While much attention is focused on the growing risk from exotic zoonotic diseases, the threat posed by the arrival of increasing numbers of exotic ticks in the UK is passing under the radar. This was the warning given to delegates to this... -
Virbac Supports WVI African Painted Dog Conservation Project
Virbac are pleased to confirm their continued support to Wildlife Vets International in their campaign to reduce the risk of population decline in African painted dogs, who are impacted by diseases contracted from domestic dogs. The African painted... -
Next vet generation embark on charity graduate scheme
Thirty new veterinary graduates are embarking on their new careers with leading charity PDSA at its busy Pet Hospitals around the UK.
The new recruits have started a 15-month supportive programme, which enables their knowledge and skills...
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Two pretty much identical jobs: same area of the country, similar role responsibilities, similar remuneration, similar business size and structures. Yet,...14-06-2019, 01:00 PM -
Two pretty much identical jobs: same area of the country, similar role responsibilities, similar remuneration, similar business size and structures. Yet, one ad receives 4 quality applicants and the other receives none. Why?
Both veterinary practices have clear plans for the future and are investing in their current teams and business to ensure provision of a quality service for clients. Both practices could be a great place to work. However, one of these practices has a reputation as a good employer, the other has none. We don’t mean a bad reputation, simply no reputation- people haven’t heard of them.
This was something I would encounter on a weekly basis when working in the defence recruitment sector and it is a very real problem within the veterinary profession. When we discuss marketing within the business, the tendency is to focus our efforts on the client and that is important. However, the scarce resource within the vet profession is not clients, it is employees.
The power now lies with the