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New RCVS VN council chair aims to 'empower' profession
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (263+ words) Kirsty Young took over as VN council chair at Royal College Day. The new chair of RCVS’ veterinary nurse council has pledged to continue to empower VNs amid impending reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA). Kirsty Young, head of…...
Law changes ‘must better protect vet teams’, union warns
4+ day, 30+ min ago (589+ words) BVA chiefs have renewed their plea for unity but union officials say measures similar to those already in place in human healthcare must also be adopted under reforms of veterinary legislation. BVA president Rob Williams has called for professional unity....
Government takes significant step towards overhaul of Veterinary Surgeons Act
1+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) © Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 VN title protection, a new fitness to practise system and statutory regulation for veterinary businesses also among the proposals. Allister Webb, Chris Simpson A new veterinary ombudsman is among the key proposals outlined by the Government…...
Triage app adds CMA-compliant advice service for vet practices
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (349+ words) © Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 Bosses said the initiative helps practices show clients and the CMA “they are doing things the right way”. Ben Sweeney and Sarah Holmes. An app offering pet owners 24/7 digital triage services has launched a new service…...
RCVS approves primary care speciality training for GP vets
3+ week, 5+ day ago (357+ words) © Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 College will consult on the proposals in the coming weeks ahead of the programme’s launch. The RCVS’ council has approved proposals for a future programme of primary care speciality training for vets in general practice. The…...
Worries CMA remedies may impact vets' relationships with clients
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (525+ words) © Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 The BSAVA’s Susan Little suggested the increased focus on pricing has shifted the vet-client relationship. Image: vladdeep / Adobe Stock Relationships between vets and clients are set to become more transactional once the Competition and Markets Authority’s…...
Paramedic ‘privileged’ in new vet safeguard and support work role
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (541+ words) © Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 Academics and practice bosses hope the new role will pave the way for similar work across the sector. Rhonda Hopkins, who has been recruited by Langford Vets. A paramedic has become a pioneer within UK veterinary…...
Vets’ ‘additional responsibility’ prompted online medicine remedy, says CMA chief
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) Martin Coleman said the CMA recognised vets’ insistence they should not be treated akin to typical retailers. Martin Coleman, inquiry chair for the CMA’s market investigation into veterinary services. Image: CMA / GOV.UK The head of the Competition and Markets…...
Vet professionals urged to sign up for free pet nutrition symposium
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) © Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 Event takes place in Thailand on 22-24 June and is being live-streamed globally. Delegates will explore the gut-skin axis at a global conference from a multinational vet nutrition company. “Healthy Skin Starts From Within” is the title…...
Tickets on sale for sixth Veterinary Patient Safety Summit
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) Event heads to a larger venue this year amid increased demand. Members of the VetLed and VetSafe teams. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Veterinary Patient Safety Summit. The event, which will take place at The Studio in Birmingham…...