Veterinary Industry News

We are concerned about allegations raised by last night’s Panorama programme, and would like to reassure the public that we will investiga...

We are shocked and appalled at the behaviour of a few of our staff, and wish to apologise unreservedly for this. We have immediately suspend...

The trend towards digital radiology is conquering veterinary medicine. Especially those vets who work on a mobile basis appreciate the g...

The veterinary professional associations have expressed concern and disappointment at the incidents revealed in the undercover footage in th...

The animal-owning public should rest assured that there is a “rigorous and robust regulatory process in place” for the veterinary profes...

Petplan Equine, the UK’s leading equine insurance provider, has launched its search for the 2010 Petplan Equine Vet of the Year, and is ca...

Today (22 July 2010) the Daily Mail has published an article by an undercover reporter, Alex Lee, who spent time filming in a number of Medi...

Panorama has announced this program, which will be aired on 22nd July 2010 at 9pm. Medivet first became aware of the program on December ...

Petplan Equine, the UK’s leading equine insurance provider, is proud to be supporting the HorsePower CPD UK Tour this year, in aid of the ...

'Pets in the park’ dog health checks at Saltram House, Plymouth, and equine health check demonstrations at the Royal Welsh Show, Powys, ar...

Last week we looked at tactics you should use to prevent debt, but many of you will have existing debt to deal with right now. So what tacti...

A new breed of mother is sweeping the nation as the average child bearing age rises and marriage declines. Women are turning to pets to hone...

Human Health, Animal Health, the Environment and Global Survival Melbourne Convention Centre Victoria, Australia 14 - 16 February 2010 ...

Leading Veterinary Referral Specialists VRCC, based in Laindon Essex recently selected Basildon based Lombard Finance Ltd to fund their...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets....

Veterinary associations have expressed their deep disappointment in the Court of Appeal judgement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG)...

RCVS Day - the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ AGM and Awards Day - saw the investiture of the new President, Peter Jinman, on 2 Jul...

FirmCloud Corp, a provider of web-based software solutions, today announced the general release of VetBlue, its latest system for veterinary...

Meeting at Keston Village Hall, Heathfield Rd, Keston BR2 6BG Why not come along and learn more about tortoises, terrapins and turtles. ...

If you are an animal owner planning to holiday with your pet this summer, remember to find out about the arrangements for out-of-hours emerg...

In the past year the UK has seen unemployment rise and wages fall. What this means for your practice is that clients may not be in as strong...

Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association’s contribution to the promotion of microchipping dogs and the cam...

The Halifax & Huddersfield District Branch wins the Petplan Charity Prize Draw The RSPCA, Halifax & Huddersfield District Branch has won ...

Enrocare® solution for injection is now available from Animalcare presented in three strengths. A 25mg/ml (2.5%) injection for dogs, cat...

Melbourne-based horse specialist Dr Barry Smyth has been appointed to the role as President of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have warmly welcomed the Welsh Assembly Gov...

Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider and leading equine insurer, is attending a number of events this summer to encourage pe...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) reiterated its support for the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposed badger cull to tackle bovine ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its disappointment at the decision not to include veterinary input into the group con...

Supports the COE, wants to hear opinions from HOD Accreditation of foreign veterinary schools by the AVMA Council on Education has been i...

Numerous surveys indicate that around 25% of a vet’s caseload is likely to be skin related. Canine pyoderma, partly due to its highly vari...

The British Veterinary Association has given a cautious welcome to the merger of the Animal Health Agency (AH) and the Veterinary Laboratori...

The WVA veterinary schools and faculties database is now available at: http://www.worldvet.org/node/5248 This comprehensive global databa...

Dogs with docked tails are significantly less likely to sustain tail injuries, finds research published in this week’s Veterinary Record. ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the Government's intention to reassess its TB strategy promising to look at both vaccine a...

Animal Welfare: Improving the Provision of Animal Health and Welfare in England Tuesday October 5th 2010, Central London, 09:00 - 14:00 (...

Less than a quarter of veterinary students starting their degrees in 2009 were male (24%), according to figures released in RCVS Facts, from...

Did you know that cats outnumber dogs as pets in the U.S. by almost 10 million? Sure, they're popular pets – but it's not all good news. T...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has promoted two vets to key roles within the organisation. Tim Dobbins will become Associate Veterinary Affairs M...

Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) announced encouraging early results from clinical trials on their T-Cell Receptor (TCR) therapeutic vac...

At the start of the year, I wrote an article predicting that 2010 would see the end of the era of credit. So here it comes, our big bang mom...

Janssen Animal Health has launched Domosedan Gel®, an easy-to-use oromucosal gel for the reliable sedation of horses. Domesedan® in...

The Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA www.vpma.co.uk) President Rebekka Fiorani has been thanking sponsors who have signed up...

CEVA Animal Health is hosting an interactive online cardiology CPD meeting on Tuesday 29 June featuring RCVS cardiology specialist, Yolanda ...

The Blue Cross animal charity is celebrating receiving a £500 donation towards the care of homeless pets in Northiam. The Blue Cross animal...

Welcome to a new concept in small animal primary care. We have ambitious plans which could interest you both professionally and financially....

On average, more than three guide dogs are attacked by other dogs every month in the UK, suggests a review of 100 such incidents published i...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Parliament vote to improve the labelling of food, including new country o...