BVA responds following UK Governments’ rule changes for stemming the spread of COVID-19 24 Sep 2020 Advice and guidance on working safely remains in place
Hammond Vets switches on to deep-clean benefits of UV light 17 Sep 2020 Powerful UV lamps help to keep animals, owners and staff COVID-safe
XLVets helps bring vet student’s EMS idea to life 4 Sep 2020 Because of all the challenges the profession and universities have been facing, students have felt left behind
Supporting each other during the COVID crisis 3 Sep 2020 We must all learn from our experiences and help each other going forwards
RCVS issues new Coronavirus practice survey in September to gauge business impact 1 Sep 2020 Data aids the College and its COVID Taskforce in making decisions on temporary changes to guidance for the profession
BSAVA introduces virtual regional CPD 26 Aug 2020 The comprehensive programme of virtual regional CPD will be launched This September
Scottish Government clarifies Test and Protect guidance in recognition of potential impact on veterinary practices 24 Aug 2020 Clarification comes after BVA raised issues directly with Scottish Government ministers and Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer
The Coronavirus puppy boom: nation seeks creature comfort as one in four admit impulse buying a pandemic puppy 20 Aug 2020 Kennel Club launches campaign helping owners to buy a puppy responsibly, and providing training tips for pandemic pets
Government recognises test and trace challenge for vet practices in England 13 Aug 2020 Updated advice states as long as veterinary professionals are taking all precautions, they will not be considered as contacts and will not have to self-isolate
Leading vet organisations seek practice support for vet and VN student placements during pandemic 11 Aug 2020 Contribution of practices to the development and training of the UK’s veterinary and veterinary nurse students is invaluable
RCVS COVID-19 Taskforce further extends remote prescribing guidance 10 Aug 2020 Veterinary professionals are allowed more flexibility in deciding whether to consult remotely or face to face
BSAVA president comments on the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK 28 Jul 2020 Defra’s announcement makes clear that there is no evidence to suggest that the cat was involved in the transmission of the disease to its owners
RVC researchers win grant for vital project on Coronavirus infections in companion animals 28 Jul 2020 MASCOT project will examine companion animal susceptibility to Coronavirus infections
Vets offer reassurance after pet cat tests positive for COVID-19 in the UK 27 Jul 2020 BVA emphasises that there continues to be no evidence that infected pets can pass COVID-19 to their owners
Survey showing dramatic effect of COVID-19 on horse rescue organisations fuels fears of worsening equine welfare crisis 27 Jul 2020 Survey highlighted that the full effect of COVID-19 will likely not be felt until winter
New Test and Trace response teams launched to support the recovery for vet practices across the UK 24 Jul 2020 300 veterinary professionals are ready and willing to go anywhere in the UK to help practices in need
Blue Cross calls on government not to ignore warnings of a possible pet crisis 24 Jul 2020 The long-term impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare will not be seen immediately
“We do not feel valued as a profession during the COVID-19 crisis”, say veterinary professionals 22 Jul 2020 New research reveals the true impact on the veterinary profession during the COVID-19 pandemic
Practices seeing some return to normal revenues 17 Jul 2020 Latest stats show some signs of encouragement for the profession but it remains early days in any return to (the new) normal
Veterinary professionals urged to download their free vet packs and register their events for this year’s RAW Campaign 17 Jul 2020 Veterinary packs can be downloaded now from the RAW website to help vets engage with rabbit owners online
