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RCVS extends conditional accreditation of Cambridge veterinary degree
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Education Committee has decided to grant conditional...
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BSAVA to champion clinical research at BVA Live 2026
This collaboration will showcase excellence in veterinary research, with selected abstracts showcase...
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RCVS welcomes government commitment to consult on VSA
On hearing the news, Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: “Having been calling for urgent reform to the...
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Dechra previews DuOtic otic gel for otitis externa at LVS
Dechra will be extending its otitis externa product range with the launch of DuOtic otic gel, the fi...
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BVNA responds to RCVS exit survey
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) published its "Exit Survey 2022 – 2024" report, an e...
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Winners announced for the 2025 Petplan Veterinary Awards
Petplan announced the five winners of the 2025 Veterinary Awards during a ceremony held in London la...
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Study reveals need for cultural change and increased safety focus in companion animal veterinary practices
A major new study, led by Dr John Tulloch at the University of Liverpool and in collaboration with C...
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54% of nurses leaving the profession to pursue roles in different fields
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its "Exit Survey 2022 – 2024" report, ...
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Cambridge veterinary hospital joins forces with Wellcome Sanger Institute to advance research into canine bone cancer
The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH), part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the ...
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CoVet partners with Merlin to boost client communication and reduce admin workload
Through the integration, CoVet users can now benefit from a seamless documentation workflow connecti...
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RCVS Council 2026 election nomination period opens
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to stand as a candidate in next year’s elections ...
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Free innate health assessment tool for vets and dog breeders launched
PetProov has announced the launch of the innate health assessment (IHA), a free, 10-point welfare fr...
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800% rise in rise in flat-faced dogs requiring vital surgeries
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed an 800% increase in surgeries to m...
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Virbac launches world’s first 2-in-1 medicated food for cats
Virbac is proud to announce the launch of Vikaly, a breakthrough innovation in the management of fel...
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Dechra launches new 250ml Diatrim vial
The new 250ml vial will now be available alongside the 100ml vial to provide greater flexibility whe...
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"Sustainable Veterinary Practice of the Future" to be unveiled at London Vet Show 2025
Veterinary professionals attending this year’s London Vet Show (20 to 21 November 2025) are invited ...
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Public and animal health benefit from record low sales of veterinary antibiotics
Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK remain at the lowest level recorded, a newly published rep...
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New national antimicrobial use reduction targets launched for companion animals
The targets have been carefully defined following feedback and input from a wide range of sector sta...
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New data shows continued reduction in antibiotics use across VetPartners' UK practices
Data included in the veterinary group’s newly published 2025 Antibiotics Stewardship Report shows th...
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RCVS broadly welcomes CMA’s provisional decision proposals but raises concerns over governance reform
While the RCVS supports many of the proposed measures, particularly around transparency and pricing,...
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Humanimal Trust launches enhanced ONE Medicine Network
Humanimal Trust, the charity founded by renowned orthopaedic veterinary surgeon Professor Noel Fitzp...
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IVC Evidensia expands White Cross Vets network
Leading veterinary group IVC Evidensia has expanded its White Cross Vets network with the opening of...
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Zoetis acquires Veterinary Pathology Group
Zoetis announced the acquisition of Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG), a leading veterinary diagnosti...
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Zoetis to unveil end-to-end support for veterinary care at London Vet Show 2025
Zoetis will unveil a coordinated package of support designed to help veterinary clinics to improve w...
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New enzyme treatment for severe canine spinal cord injury achieves exceptional success
Dogs with severe intervertebral disc disease can now be treated with a new enzyme injection at the Q...
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Survey reveals 62% of canine lumps go undiagnosed in veterinary practices
A major new survey of more than 240 veterinary professionals has revealed a concerning gap in the di...
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New surgical option for canine heart disease
The development, in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), marks a significant advan...
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Nominations open for the 2026 BSAVA Awards
For 64 years, the BSAVA awards have acknowledged the unsung heroes within the veterinary profession,...
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