Veterinary Industry News

FIVP is urging independent practices to challenge the wording on a mandatory poster, which has been published for review as part of the CMA..

Mandatory CMA poster could threaten independent practice

FIVP

Pet charity reassures owners that dogs do not need to be walked every day as temperatures soarWith temperatures forecast to reach 38°C in p...

“Skip the walk”: Woodgreen urges dog owners to stay at home during UK heatwave

Woodgreen Pets Charity

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is inviting members of the veterinary community to joi...

Veterinary community invited to join RCVS webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

RCVS

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following the news that the University of Cambridge Farm Animal Veterinary Services...

BVA responds to closure of University of Cambridge Vet School’s farm unit

BVA

Virbac is delighted to introduce NEW Prevexto™, a long-lasting parasiticide collar designed to provide reliable flea and tick protect...

Virbac Introduces NEW Prevexto™ Flea and Tick Collars for Cats & Dogs

Virbac Animal Health

- Highly commended RCVS Knowledge Awards project delivers sustained reductions in anaesthetic waiting times and supports safer patient journ...

Manchester Veterinary Specialists project recognised for improving efficiency and patient safety across orthopaedic surgical care

CVS UK Ltd

Vets seen as key drivers of vaccination while differing perspectives and misconceptions are noted as barriers to vaccination complianceMSD A...

Study from MSD Animal Health Reveals Opportunity to Increase Feline Vaccination through Knowledge Sharing Between Veterinarians and Cat Owners

MSD Animal Health

The RCVS Fellowship, a body that advances veterinary standards by providing a resource of independent knowledge for the benefit of the profe...

39 veterinary surgeons join the RCVS Fellowship

RCVS

inspiring vet care and World Horse Welfare announce three-year centenary partnership to support horses in need across the UKinspiring vet ca...

UK’s largest veterinary group announces new charity partnership

IVC Evidensia UK & IE

Renowned veterinary imaging experts have developed cutting-edge software to overcome the most persistent challenges when scanning horses A g...

Hallmarq technology redefining diagnostic clarity in equine MRI

Hallmarq

Young people given big break to become vets in Lancashire project Veterinary Summer School in Preston gives young ...

Young people given big break to become vets in Lancashire project

Medivet

To celebrate International Cat Day 2026 (8 August), Battersea is sharing the 'tails' of some of the marvellous moggies it has ...

Battersea Celebrates All Cats Great and Small This International Cat Day 08 August 2026

Battersea

The National Equine Forum (NEF) is inviting amateur equine photographers to submit their finest work for the chance to feature on the ...

Search Begins for the #NEF27 Programme Cover Image

NEF

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Welsh Government calling for an urgent meeting to discuss recent changes to the ...

BVA seeks clarification from Welsh Government on last minute changes to animal health scheme, requesting urgent meeting

BVA

Joint Team Works to Protect Wildlife and Prevent the Fire from SpreadingKetapang, 22 July 2026 - A forest and land fire broke out close to Y...

Urgent Appeal for Support as Super El Nino Forest and Land Fire Threatens YIARI Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

International Animal Rescue

Northern Ireland's largest veterinary referral hospital adopts new name while continuing the same trusted referral careNorthern Ireland Vete...

Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists becomes Hillsborough Veterinary Referrals

CVS UK Ltd

CVS has selected Cats Protection as the veterinary group's new colleague Charity of the Year. Chosen following colleague nominations an...

CVS selects Cats Protection as colleague Charity of the Year

CVS UK Ltd

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents 19,000 UK vets, has responded to a new report calling for a ban of ‘off the she...

Vets respond to Parliamentary report calling for ban on off the shelf and unchecked online sales of pet and tick flea treatments amid environmental concerns

BVA

In the wake of CMA remedies announced in March, some would say there has been little action to speak of.However, while we continue to wait f...

GP Vets embrace greater transparency for referral estimates post CMA remedies announcement

Rapid Referrals

Hampshire’s Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS) has announced the programme for its annual Nursing Congress, taking place at t...

Sell out nursing congress returns for 2026

IVC Evidensia UK & IE

Europe's largest equine veterinary event ‘Doing the Right Thing’ with five stream programme, hands-on learning, internationa...

It’s all happening at BEVA Congress 2026

BEVA

Recruitment for a new Chair commences as the organisation looks ahead to its next chapter Following a period of significant progress, g...

Following a period of growth and change, AMTRA Chair Michael Seals to step down

AMTRA

Family-owned pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care is relaunching its Yorkshire Takeover campaign for a second year, following the suc...

Burgess Pet Care’s Yorkshire Takeover returns for its second year to support rescue dogs across the UK

Burgess Pet Care

BSAVA PetSavers has opened applications for a PhD studentship to support the development of a new Ageing Feline Toolkit, helping owners reco...

BSAVA PetSavers opens applications for PhD to develop Ageing Feline Toolkit

BSAVA

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has recently upgraded its customer relationship management (CRM) system to improve how it st...

RCVS improves access to its services with launch of new CRM and online portal

RCVS

Independent veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets is celebrating its fifth anniversary after opening 10 practices, creating 118 jobs and tr...

Independent veterinary group marks five years with 10 practices and ambitious expansion plans

Harrison Family Vets

Sheep farmers are being urged to act early this summer to protect next season’s lamb crop, with new data highlighting the ongoing burden o...

Webinar Urges Action as Sheep Abortion Diagnoses Rise 45% Ahead of Tupping

MSD Animal Health

To celebrate International Day of Friendship on 30 July, global animal welfare charity Working Animals International is sharing the story of...

Donkey and horse become unlikely best friends with heartwarming bond

Working Animals International

Zoetis UK Ltd. announced that the UK’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has approved Portela®(relfovetmab injection) for the allevi...

Zoetis Receives Approval for Portela® (relfovetmab injection) in Great Britain

Zoetis

CVS Equine has launched its first-ever Medicines Amnesty, encouraging horse owners across the UK to return unused, part-used and expired vet...

CVS Equine launches first nationwide Medicines Amnesty to support responsible medicine disposal

CVS UK Ltd

Almost one-third of dogs diagnosed with primary portal vein hypoplasia develop urolithiasis, a new study has found, highlighting the importa...

New study highlights risk of urolithiasis in dogs with primary portal vein hypoplasia

BSAVA

By supporting clients through ADOPT-funded on-farm trials, veterinary practices can help answer important farm-level questions, test new app...

Paid to test, learn and advise: Why veterinary practices should explore ADOPT funding

DEFRA

Animal Trust Vets Invests £400,000 in New CT Scanners to Expand Referral Imaging Capacity at Ellesmere Port and Bolton HospitalsAnimal Trus...

New £400k CT investment expands referral imaging access in North West

Animal Trust

Battersea’s latest survey of 50 Local Authorities across the UK found almost nine in ten (87%) stray dogs were unable to be reunited with ...

Microchipping among stray dogs at a 10 year low, Battersea warns

Battersea

Millions of UK pet owners could be feeding their dog or cat a diet that no longer meets their nutritional needs, without realising it, accor...

Britain's pet nutrition blind spot: 1 in 4 haven't checked if their pet's food meets their needs

Pets at Home

Eleven new studies involving the SPILLERSTM brand highlight practical advances in feeding and managing horses to reduce laminitis risk ...

SPILLERS brand showcases pioneering equine nutrition research at European conference

Spillers

A first of its kind forum that brought together veterinary professionals, sustainability leaders and industry partners to explore the close ...

Collaboration is at the heart of sustainable veterinary practice

XLVets

Independent orthopaedic referral practice, Moores Orthopaedic Clinic, has completed the next phase of its development, officially opening a ...

Moores Orthopaedic Clinic expands to support growing demand for specialist orthopaedic care

Companion Consultancy

The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) is preparing to launch VetResolve, a digital complaints management platform designed specifically ...

VDS launches VetResolve to help practices meet new complaints handling requirements

Independent and family run veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets has launched a new and market-leading development plan for its care coordi...

Expanding veterinary group says ‘bonjour’ to new career-defining development plan for its care coordinators

Harrison Family Vets

Persistently high levels of cryptosporidiosis in calves¹, increasing antibiotic sales², and concerns over possible resistance³ are reinfo...

High Cryptosporidiosis Burden in Calves Drives 143% Rise in Antibiotic Treatment Use

MSD Animal Health

Favourite feed brand shows its commitment to racing with UK-wide racecourse presence, supporting the long-term sustain...

SPILLERS Brand announces exciting partnership with The Jockey Club

Spillers

Dogs Trust Merseyside is urgently appealing for a loving forever home for Nala, an eight-year-old dog who has now spent an astonishing ...

Nearly Four Years Without a Family, Merseyside Dog is Waiting for Someone to Choose Her

Dogs Trust

Following his inauguration as the 150th President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and during his opening address, Tim Hutchinson...

Incoming RCVS President sets out how the art of contextualised care is the solution to complex problems facing the professions

RCVS

Advertising may not always be accurate, evidence-based or appropriate for individual animalsThe Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is en...

VMD advises caution over health claims for tick prevention products promoted on social media

VMD

KRKA UK is inviting entries for its 2026 Veterinary Receptionist Team Hero Awards, celebrating the vital role veterinary receptionists play ...

Entries open for 2026 Veterinary Receptionist Team Hero Awards

Companion Consultancy

The launch of a public consultation on the sale and use of fireworks is being welcomed by a coalition of 19 charities, known as the Firework...

Charities welcome fireworks consultation as concerns continue to increase

Dogs Trust