Veterinary

Greyhound team named blood donor of the year by RVC

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has awarded its ‘Blood Donor of the Year Award’ to Fiona Fidler and her team…

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Vets warned to prepare for a spike in emergency calls

Veterinary practices are being warned to prepare for a spike in emergency calls during July and August by telephone answering…

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Over 1,600 EU vet professionals respond to second RCVS Brexit survey

Over 1,600 EU-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses have already responded to a second survey by the Royal College of…

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RCVS to consult on new veterinary nursing qualifications framework

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be asking the veterinary professions for their view on a proposed new…

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Brexit threatens capacity of Welsh veterinary workforce, warns BVA

British Veterinary Association (BVA) resident John Fishwick called for urgent action to guard against a serious shortfall of vets in…

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RCVS orders removal of vet amid ‘alcohol-related issues’ and ‘serious clinical failings’

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has ordered the registrar to remove a Great Yarmouth vet from the college…

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Vet operates on wrong eye leaving dog blind

A Scottish couple have claimed their French Bulldog was left blind following surgery for an ulcer in which vets operated…

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Pet rabbit brains have shrunk due to domestication, says new research

New research has found that the brains of pet rabbits have shrunk due to domestication, and that they no longer…

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Vets urge parents to resist pester power as ‘unhelpful’ pug film hits screens

Vets fear that parents may soon be getting more requests for pet pugs as Disney’s latest film Patrick hits the…

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Aldi-sold Foobler pet toy under fire after dog injured

A dog’s jaw became stuck in a £13.99 Aldi toy, leading to a £350 vet bill for its owner in…

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