Archived Stories

New BVA President (30 Sep 2008)

Mrs Nicky Paull of Lostwithiel, Cornwall has been elected president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2008/2009. Full story

VetCareers channel launched on YouTube (24 Sep 2008)

Careers information package 'Veterinary Science...for all walks of life' embarks on new journey with launch of VetCareers channel on YouTube. Full story

Inspirational lectures on client nurture (17 Sep 2008)

Denplan's M.D., Stephen Gates, is set to inspire vets at the SPVS lecture stream at the BVA Congress this September. Full story

Free CPD at the AHT (17 Sep 2008)

Free courses are being run by the Animal Health Trust’s Small Animal and Equine Centres this autumn. Full story

RCVS appoints new Postgraduate Dean (1 Sep 2008)

RCVS appoints a new Postgraduate Dean to support recent graduates as they complete their Professional Development Phase (PDP). Full story

World Animal Week (21 Aug 2008)

World Animal Week starts on Saturday October 4 2008. Organisers are asking veterinary practices to join in the celebrations. Full story

Delegates dive into SPVS newest event (31 July 2008)

The first ever SPVS Scubascene week, at Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh, saw over 30 delegates enjoy CPD combined with diving. Full story

RCVS launches research into 24-hour cover provision (25 July 2008)

24-hour Emergency Cover Working Party considers the ongoing practicality of the current requirement in the Guide to Professional Conduct. Full story

Vetstream support for Young Vet Network (14 July 2008)

BVA announces that Young Vet Network (YVN) members can now benefit from discounted access to Vetstream. Full story

College warning on bogus professionals (10 July 2008)

The RCVS has stressed the need for employers to check the registration status of the vets and nurses they recruit. Full story

Take on the challenge (4 July 2008)

Could you take on the Guide Dogs Coniston Adventure team challenge? It's not too late to enter a team! Full story

Veterinary wound library (4 July 2008)

The Veterinary Wound Library provides a resource for veterinary clinicians to trial the latest products and technologies in the veterinary patient. Full story

Mutilations regulations come into force (10 June 2008)

The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 came into force on June 3. Full story

Leonard in Great George Street (3 June 2008)

Veterinary surgeon and TV presenter, Steve Leonard, will be the guest speaker at the RCVS Annual Awards. Full story

Vision for presidency (28 May 2008)

New SPVS president, Richard Hillman, has pledged to be "proactive" in representing, promoting, and supporting his fellow practitioners. Full story

Hearing Dogs fund-raiser (22 May 2008)

Over £2000 was raised at a charity golf day in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Full story

Second European Veterinary Conference (22 May 2008)

The second Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC) will be held on October 17-19 in Barcelona. Full story

CPD any time, any place (22 May 2008)

Thanks to the Keysteps Online service vets can choose from programmes by specialist speakers in key areas. Full story

Chief Veterinary Officer appointed (21 May 2008)

DEFRA has confirmed the appointment of Nigel Gibbens, BVetMed MSc MRCVS, as Chief Veterinary officer (CVO). Full story

RCVS launches veterinary careers DVD (21 May 2008)

RCVS produces a DVD and brochure to help address the present imbalance of high numbers of female students entering UK vet schools. Full story

BVA "not persuaded" (15 May 2008)

BVA president, Nick Blayney, comments on the publication of the EFRACom report on the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Full story

RCVS election results (12 May 2008)

The results of the RCVS Council and VN Council elections have been announced. There were pathetically low turnout figures in both. Full story

Disciplinary committee adjourns 'fraudulent vet' inquiry (24 Apr 2008)

RCVS Disciplinary Committee has decided it is in public interest to adjourn proceedings on allegation of 'fraudulent registration'. Full story

Box clever on Father's Day (24 Apr 2008)

The Welly Boot Box is a 'must-have' for anyone who uses the great outdoors and owns a pair of wellies. Full story

Reminder for new veterinary graduates (27 Mar 2008)

Over 480 newly-qualified vet surgeons have signed up for the Professional Development Phase; but that leaves some 200 still to join. Full story

Online resource for practice management (7 Feb 2008)

Website launched for practice owners, vets, practice managers, vet students, nurses, technicians, administrators, suppliers and consultants. Full story

Samaritans 'stress down' day (7 Feb 2008)

Graham Norton encourages people to speak out about work pressures and take care of their emotional health. Full story

Practitioners invited to sail the ocean waves (7 Feb 2008)

SPVS Sail Training 2008 includes an estimated three-day sail across the North Sea from a tall ships race in Scandinavia on to Inverness via the Orkneys and Shetland. Full story

Veterinary partners face retirement uncertainty (7 Feb 2008)

Firm has described the law surrounding compulsory retirement ages as being in disarray in the wake of a Tribunal decision. Full story

Have you bought The Great Haxby? (7 Feb 2008)

How you can help the VBF boost sales of its new book. Full story

Reminder for new veterinary graduates (7 Feb 2008)

PDP is mandatory for all veterinary surgeons in their first year of clinical practice, regardless of whether they qualified at home or overseas. Full story