Guidelines for the use of animals in a wide range of animal-assisted activities and therapies, developed by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), have been substantially revised and updated.
The Animal Assisted Interventions:...
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Animal Assisted Interventions: SCAS Code of Practice for the UK
Guidelines for the use of animals in a wide range of animal-assisted activities and therapies, developed by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), have been substantially revised and updated.
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Further confirmed case of deadly dog disease, Alabama Rot
A new case of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), has been confirmed by veterinary specialist referral centre, Anderson Moores.
It brings the total number of cases... -
Testing for liver fluke helps sheep and cattle farmers deal with rising tide of infections
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) groups are continuing to monitor the situation with regard to liver fluke this season.
Speaking on behalf of SCOPS, Lesley Stubbings... -
Applications are open for the 2020 IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy
The 2019 graduate intake has been the highest so far and, despite Brexit, there have been plenty of applications from Europe. Since 2014, IVC Evidensia has been there to support its graduates with its industry leading Graduate Academy.
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New online course launched on how to apply observation skills when assessing horses
A new online educational course, produced by Dr Sue Dyson and Equitopia, is giving everyone the opportunity to learn how to listen to horses and spot the early signs of pain in ridden horses. By aiding prompt detection and quick treatment the... -
Advice from BSAVA on avian influence in poultry
With Defra having recently issued a press release encouraging poultry owners to prepare for the increased risk of avian influenza over the winter months, the BSAVA has put together a Q&A to give vets an easy reference point to provide advice... -
New module from Veterinary PX on keeping safe with oily injections
Accidental self-injection and needlestick injury appear to happen quite a lot among veterinary professionals and farm workers: cases are probably under-reported. Severe harm can result from injury involving vaccinations that contain mineral oil... -
BEVA focuses on antimicrobial resistance
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), together with its official research publication The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ), is providing practical support and enhancing knowledge during European Antibiotic Awareness Day 18 November... -
Medivet Partners With CloserStill Media to Bring Vet Show Live Stream Back To The London Vet Show
Medivet is returning to the London Vet Show for the 11th consecutive year – joining forces with leading industry title Veterinary Times to bring the popular Vet Show Live Stream back to Europe’s premier event for veterinary professionals.... -
New webinar on the role of trace minerals in cattle health and performance
In conjunction with The Webinar Vet, Virbac is pleased to announce a new, free to view, webinar on the role of trace minerals in cattle health and performance. The webinar also includes information on a new veterinary approach to boost trace mineral... -
VET-AI invests £20,000 in clinical trial
A start-up vet-tech firm has invested in a small-scale clinical trial to assess the results of accurately diagnosing dermatology issues.
Vet-AI, which uses Artificial Intelligence to support animal health via its app, Joii, has conducted... -
New JSAP study shows capability of smartphones for radiographic interpretation
A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), suggests that smartphones can be a useful tool for veterinary radiographic interpretation.
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First European symposium held by Purina brings top feline & nutrition experts together
Leading scientists presented the latest discoveries about cats to an international audience of top feline practitioners, research veterinarians and nutritionists at the first Purina Institute Companion Animal Nutrition (CAN) Symposium in Europe,... -
Veterinary receptionists sometimes paid less or below the Living Wage
The British Veterinary Receptionist Association has announced the results of its second salary survey. The salary was completed by 503 respondents, of whom 85% were receptionists.* The survey shows that most receptionists are paid £8 to £9 per... -
Medivet pushes Partnership Plans at LVS
Medivet is stepping up its recruitment drive to find a partner for every practice in its 300-branch estate.
The progressive plans – to encourage vets to consider Medivet’s unique partnership opportunities – will... -
Vets South Exeter announces 2020 Programme
Vet South offers a comprehensive clinical programme for both vets and veterinary nurses and has become a popular fixture in the veterinary congress calendar in recent years.
During the two days at Sandy Park, Exeter 4-5 March, 16... -
Actions against antimicrobial resistance
On October 15, 2019, the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) One-Health Network, chaired by the European Commission met in Brussels. The group meets bi-annually to present national action plans and activities, share best practices, discuss policy options... -
Vet in Essex is the first European specialist in both oncology and radiation oncology
The highly-experienced Sarah Mason, already a European and Royal College specialist in oncology, has now become the first clinician to pass stringent examinations to earn a diploma in radiation oncology as well.
Sarah, who practices... -
New AI could help diagnose dogs suffering from chronic pain and identify facial changes associated with Chiari-like malformation
A new artificial intelligence (AI) technique developed by the University of Surrey could eventually help veterinarians quickly identify Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) dogs with a chronic disease that causes crippling pain. The same... -
Animals are the victims of parliamentary delays, warns Battersea
Leading animal charity Battersea is warning disappointing delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk.
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which would increase maximum sentences for the worst acts of animal... -
MSD Animal Health has launched its new Caninsulin Website
World Diabetes Day on November 14th 2019 is fast approaching and in preparation MSD Animal Health has launched its new Caninsulin® (www.caninsulin.co.uk) Website as part of its ‘With You and Your Pet for Life’ campaign. The website... -
Elanco wants vets to highlight feline osteoarthritis to their clients
Elanco urges vets to put cats on the agenda this autumn after World Arthritis Day.
Owners may not realise that cats are unwell because they are extremely adept at hiding illness and injury. Only subtle changes in their behaviour... -
VMG publishes workshops for 2020 - Certificate of Veterinary Practice Management
The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced a series of regional workshops for those interested in achieving the industry-standard Certificate of Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) next year.
The regional workshops are... -
Based on feedback from members BSAVA launches new online CPD
BSAVA has listened to what members want with the introduction of its new programme of online CPD BSAVA Learn Online. The series of ten courses, to commence in January 2020, will provide nine hours of CPD each month and will cover a breadth of... -
WSAVA’s Global Pain Council Aims to Raise Standards of Pain Management by ‘Teaching the Teachers’
The Global Pain Council (GPC) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has launched a program called ‘Teach the Teachers,’ which aims to create a global network of key opinion leader (KOLs) – ‘teachers’...
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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, 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.
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