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VetLed and VetSafe announce collaboration for the Veterinary Patient Safety Summit 2025
The eagerly anticipated annual in-person event brings together vets and vet nurses from across the U...
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The role of virtual reality in transforming veterinary education
Virtual reality has been making waves in the gaming industry and has been used to train firefighters...
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What’s new in neurology? A look through the latest research
Keeping up to date with the latest research in veterinary medicine can be difficult. This month, we'...
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Vet teams invited to attend new series of VN Vision events on effective utilisation of vet nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is inviting all members of the veterinary practice t...
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Pure-breed dogs 2.6 times more likely to have conformational eyelid problems than crossbred dogs
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass Programme has revealed the scale of...
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The Royal Veterinary College and Mayhew join forces to advance animal welfare in shelter medicine
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the animal welfare ch...
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SPVS announce GP Mastery course starting October 2025
SPVS has announced the dates of cohort 4 of its GP Mastery course, a unique development programme cr...
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Veterinary sector continues to face persistent prevalence of racism
The joint analysis shows more needs to be done within the profession to acknowledge, raise awareness...
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Enhanced EMS sponsorship programme launched by The Pet Vet
Independent, family-owned vet group The Pet Vet is proud to announce the relaunch of its EMS (Extra-...
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Genetic link for predisposition to canine atopic dermatitis identified
In a new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Wisdom Panel scientists have identified...
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ECC Congress 2025 line-up announced
Now in its 22nd year, the ECC Congress continues to be a cornerstone event for veterinary profession...
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Veterinary educational establishments supported by RCVS guidance on reasonable adjustments for veterinary students
Under the Equality Act 2010, employers and educators are required to put in place reasonable adjustm...
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Registration now open for Wildlife and Exotics Congress 2025
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Wi...
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British Veterinary Association responds to Government’s plans to ensure supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland
Finding a resolution to secure continued access to veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland was beco...
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Best-selling author to give opening address at SPVS Congress 2026
SPVS are delighted to announce that award-winning speaker and best-selling author, Richard Gerver, w...
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BVNA announces Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2025 competition winners
During May 2025, the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) led the veterinary profession and...
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BVA launches new resource to support client conversations about cat and dog diets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new resource to help veterinary professional...
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BSAVA announces new president for 2025-26
At the BSAVA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, David Godfrey moved into his role as BSAVA Pr...
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SPVS to host leadership and management stream at VETcpd Congress 2025
Alongside two clinical streams, the SPVS leadership and management stream is designed for veterinary...
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An interview with Jennifer Duxbury, last year’s Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship recipient
As we launch the next round of applications for the Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship, we caught up with la...
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Big data from VetCompass reaffirms value of Pimobendan in management of canine heart disease
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the findings of previou...
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Royal College Day 2025 to showcase the power of One Health
The veterinary role in animal, human and environmental health will be highlighted at this year’s Roy...
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First conviction for canine fertility clinic in Scotland
Gary Bain and Coral Abel from Aberdeen, pled guilty to multiple attempts to take intravenous blood s...
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RCVS shares findings from first stage of VN Vision project
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its "VN Vision: the future of team-bas...
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Felines with diabetes mellitus may develop glomerular ultrastructural changes according to new study
A new study has found that cats with diabetes mellitus may develop glomerular ultrastructural change...
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New £100,000 Global Veterinary Challenge Award for students
UK veterinary charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), has launched the Global Veterinary Challe...
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McTimoney College of Chiropractic calls for submissions for its 2026 Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is excited to announce that the second Animal Chiropractic and...
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Pet-tech start-ups invited to apply for Purina's mentoring programme
Applications for the seventh edition of global pet care company Purina’s "Unleashed" accelerator pro...
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CVS launches Veterinary Nurses in Research training day
CVS is launching a new Veterinary Nurses in Research training day, which will be held in September. ...
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48 percent of vets have considered leaving the profession despite growing demand for vets
A new white paper from Zoetis reveals that almost half (48 percent) of UK veterinarians surveyed hav...
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