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Pets or family? Survey reveals changing nature of human-animal bond
Animal humanisation refers to the attribution of human characteristics to animals, including emotion...
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Call for BSAVA Clinical Abstract submissions to be displayed at BVA Live
BSAVA has opened a call for veterinary researchers to submit their abstracts on 'any small animal ve...
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Free online cat handling CPD launched by Ceva and International Cat Care
Ceva, manufacturers of FELIWAY, and International Cat Care have again partnered on the release of Se...
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Burgess Pet Care expands range with two new premium hay products
Burgess Excel has launched two new premium feeding hays. The new products reinforce the brand’s comm...
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SPVS launch 'Elevate' - veterinary leadership course starting March 26
The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS), has launchedSPVS Elevate, a new leadership dev...
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Hello Vet raises millions to expand 'people-first' practices across UK
Hello Vet, the UK’s first veterinary practice to invite pet owners into treatment and recovery rooms...
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BEVA releases new resource to help vets manage horses of unknown ownership
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has publis...
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Pet Blood Bank stocks 'critically low' ahead of Christmas
Pet Blood Bank UK has issued an urgent call for canine blood donors as their supplies run 'criticall...
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1849 cases included in latest Canine Cruciate Registry Report 2025
The latest report from the RCVS Knowledge Canine Cruciate Registry has been released. The groundbrea...
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New animal welfare bill tackling puppy imports becomes law in the UK
More than a year ago, Danny Chambers - vet and MP for Winchester - tabled a motion to close loophole...
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Zoetis hosts free lungworm webinar 3rd December
Zoetis UK Ltd are is inviting vets and vet nurses to join a free CPD webinar to discuss the latest k...
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RCVS 2026 awards nomination period launched including new collaboration award
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched the nomination period for its 2026 Hono...
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New treatment option for dogs with common heart condition launched at the Royal Veterinary College
The RVC is the first centre worldwide to offer TEER, open-heart surgery and medical treatment for th...
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BSAVA PetSavers partners with key supporters to make donations go further for our pets this Christmas
BSAVA PetSavers has launched their 2025 Christmas Appeal on this year’s Giving Tuesday with a call t...
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VetPartners has won three awards at the Investors in the Environment awards
VetPartners, which owns some of the most respected and trusted veterinary practices and animal healt...
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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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