£100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums 29 Jun 2020 Funding will help zoos cover costs relating to animal keeping such as feed, heating and security
Dog welfare experts issue warning as demand for “flat-faced” puppies increases sharply during COVID-19 pandemic 29 Jun 2020 Animal welfare organisations, vets and breeders urge public not to buy a “pandemic puppy” and warn of worsening health crisis for in-demand flat-faced breeds
Combined lobbying effort sees veterinary courses gain ability to apply for extra student places 26 Jun 2020 There is already a shortage of veterinary surgeons in the UK, with overseas veterinary surgeons filling in this shortfall
VN Council approves “Patient-based Assessment” as alternative to OSCEs 24 Jun 2020 New method will allow student veterinary nurses to prove they meet the Day One Competences and Skills
RCVS to hold first-ever virtual Annual General Meeting in July 22 Jun 2020 The RCVS 177th Annual General Meeting will will take place via a dedicated online platform on 10 July 2020 in light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic
Rabbit Awareness Week goes digital for 2020 campaign 22 Jun 2020 In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, the RAW 2020 team are planning an online festival of events and celebrations in August
RVC professor contributes to vital research on potential treatment for COVID-19 19 Jun 2020 Prof Priestnall has researched respiratory Coronavirus infections in dogs and was able to contribute valuable insights into the project
Global Veterinary Career Summit – exploring careers in a post COVID world 19 Jun 2020 Summit will be packed with over 100 TED?-talk style talks from leading speakers from around the globe
The Webinar Vet and Bought By Many partner to deliver 110,000 hours of free CPD training to vet nurses and students 17 Jun 2020 Registrants will receive access to 11 hours of CPD content especially chosen and curated for veterinary nurses
VMG and VDS join forces to help veterinary staff deliver “sustainable change” 15 Jun 2020 Associations have teamed up to support veterinary leaders coping with an unprecedented rate of change in the profession
Professor David Argyle elected RCVS Junior Vice-President for 2020-21 12 Jun 2020 Professor Argyle will take up the position at the Annual General Meeting of the RCVS which takes place on 10 July 2020
WSAVA World Congress 2020 postponed until 2021 11 Jun 2020 Decision was made following detailed discussions with FECAVA, PSAVA and its industry partners, sponsors and member associations
MWI Animal Health UK launches new technology-enabled solutions to support vets’ virtual healthcare needs 10 Jun 2020 Solutions will allow veterinarians to address specific health needs while staying virtually engaged with clients
Working through uncertainty and change with RCVS Leadership webinar series 10 Jun 2020 Sessions are a collaboration with the Tavistock Institute and will be led by experts in the field of organisational development and change
Digging deep to help animals in need 9 Jun 2020 ADCH Emergency Fund has been set up to help rescues get through the crisis and avert potentially catastrophic consequences for animals in urgent need in the UK
Success for BSAVA Congress Clinical Abstracts programme 4 Jun 2020 Online sessions involved 47 presenters and 49 presentations using an online video conferencing solution
Leading animal welfare charity announces desk-based research grants 4 Jun 2020 Grants will support research projects that focus on priority animal welfare issues in the UK
Essential advice for vet landlords during COVID-19 3 Jun 2020 Virtual event will be held on 8 June at 1pm
Hill’s targets veterinary wellness in partnership with the WSAVA’s Professional Wellness Group 3 Jun 2020 Hill’s’ partnership with the PWG is part of its continued commitment to support the veterinary profession globally
“Practice Wellbeing Star” nominations open to recognise those creating positive workplaces in challenging times 3 Jun 2020 Nominations allow practices to recognise someone who has helped to hold up morale and has fostered a positive work environment