RCVS mental health initiative sponsors webinar for student vets and student VNs on looking after mental wellbeing during the pandemic 21 Apr 2020 Key topics will include creating routines, setting boundaries and how to seek social support despite quarantine measures
Animal health marketing should not be business as usual, say veterinary professionals 20 Apr 2020 Survey indicates that perhaps COVID-overload hasn't been reached just yet
New digital ruminant marketing and technical CPD resources available for home-working vets and animal health professionals 20 Apr 2020 Resources will help vets and animal health professionals communicate remotely and provide technical training content when working from home
Respect your vet team during Covid-19, says BVA 17 Apr 2020 Animal owners should still expect non-essential treatments to be delayed
RCVS provides reassurance that vets will still be carrying out vital veterinary work during COVID-19 pandemic 17 Apr 2020 New framework for veterinary practices has been released, helping them to decide what treatments it is appropriate to carry out safely
BEVA publishes horse health guidance videos to help owners during COVID-19 lockdown 16 Apr 2020 Advice includes what information an owner should provide, how to check vital signs and how to spot early warning signs
Working horses and donkeys are essential to the survival of communities in the developing world 16 Apr 2020 Working horses, donkeys and mules are providing an essential role in ensuring communities still have access to food, water and medical transport
Joint BVA and RCVS statement on anticipating extension of government restrictions 15 Apr 2020 Aim is for veterinary professionals to be able to carry out essential work for public health or animal health and welfare over a rolling two-month time period
BSAVA launches new anaesthetic resource to support the veterinary profession during the COVID-19 pandemic 15 Apr 2020 BSAVA Library Collection is freely available until the end of June 2020
New telemedicine app, VisioCare Linkyvet, helps vets provide patient care, safely and securely 15 Apr 2020 The app will allow patients to be triaged remotely so a decision can be made about whether the pet needs to be seen
Moneypenny offers free Digital Switchboard service to keep British businesses talking 15 Apr 2020 The system can answer high volumes of calls and field them efficiently, directing callers to the appropriate person or department
RCVS provides new guidance for how veterinary professions can help the national effort against COVID-19 14 Apr 2020 The guidance highlights certain areas of critical national importance in which veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses can use their skills
Animalcare’s new “Tea-Time Training” will raise funds for StreetVet 14 Apr 2020 The first webinar, “Physiology of body fluid”, will be launched on 15 April and they will run weekly after that
VBS Direct launches a series of educational webinars 14 Apr 2020 The webinar series will incorporate up-to-date scientific data and general overview of the key therapies and health topics
Animalcare launches online Practice Assistance Centre 9 Apr 2020 The PAC serves as a one-stop-shop for a wide range of resources, available in digital form and printed form
The Kennel Club and the Kennel Club charities announce emergency relief initiative 9 Apr 2020 Eligible clubs, societies and others are invited to apply by 30 April 2020
Davies publishes advice on conserving oxygen during COVID-19 pandemic 8 Apr 2020 The anaesthesia team at Davies have produced several resources to help safely minimise the oxygen and volatile anaesthetic agent used in animals
RCVS introduces further supportive measures for veterinary students regarding EMS placements 8 Apr 2020 RCVS’ COVID-19 Taskforce reviewed EMS requirements further with respect to students currently in 4th year and below
Keep pets from avoidable chocolate emergencies over lockdown Easter, urge vets 7 Apr 2020 With pets spending more time indoors, there is an increased risk of easy access to these treats
Blue Cross conducting initial equine matchmaking during coronavirus lockdown 7 Apr 2020 The horse rehoming team is on hand to look at applications and begin the matchmaking process
