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Social media influence causes increase in health concerns for brachycephalic breeds With around half of UK vets (49%) citing the high profile of brachycephalic breeds in social media and advertising as one of the main reasons that clients choose to get a brachycephalic pet, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging vets to join […]
The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes: For dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart condition that results in inefficient pumping of the blood, in Schnauzers, For juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) in Rhodesian Ridgebacks A list of laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results […]
The facts speak for themselves: the more you drink, the more likely you are to do something risky or put yourself in dangerous situations. Nobody wants an otherwise fun night out ending with lost phones and money, fights or even a visit to A&E or the police station – make sure you’re following these steps […]
This month’s prize competition topic is World Food Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, is an annual worldwide day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. The focus of the day is to promote food as a basic and fundamental human right, […]
Each year, the world’s biggest coffee morning raises vital money for Macmillan Cancer Support to help people facing cancer. Almost everyone will have been affected by cancer – either on a person basis, or via a family member, friend or colleague. Last year alone £29.5 million was raised across the UK, and this year Macmillan […]
Today is Puppy Farm Awareness Day! Puppy farming is the mass commercial production of puppies purely for profit. Dogs and pups in puppy farms are often kept in dark conditions, left completely unsocialised and prone to infectious diseases. The puppies bred are then sold en-masse by dealers, with many dying soon after reaching their new […]
If you are student at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) you can now access our interactive tutorial that explains how to complete the VN Record of Training. This tutorial will be of particular interest to students who have recently passed their OSCEs and are in the process of applying to register with the Royal […]
We are delighted to announce that our Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming is now open for registration! The Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming is ideal if you are looking to build upon the skills and abilities needed to succeed as a professional dog groomer. Upon gaining this qualification you will be able to handle and […]
The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is looking for veterinary professionals to complete the SPVS Salary Survey 2017. The association aims to gather information from a wide range of practice employee. This includes veterinary nurses, practice managers, veterinary surgeons and receptionists. VPMA and BVNA members will have access through their own association to the Managers and […]
Calling all vet nursing diploma students – don’t miss our next revision days at our Potters Bar centre on 23/24 August! Perfect for students who are coming up to their exams, our targeted revision courses are intensive training and review sessions intended to help you identify your trouble spots and work on fixing them! Wednesday 23 August […]