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#Puglife aspirations prompting public to choose unhealthy breeds, say vets
Health worries for brachycephalic breeds Vets fear that the number of dogs needing invasive surgery to correct painful breed-related deformities will continue to soar as their clients choose to copy big brands and image-obsessed celebrities in their choice of dog breed. New statistics from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) show almost half of vets believe […]
BVA urges vets to join #BreedtoBreathe campaign
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 […]
#OneLifeLiveIt Changing careers can be a scary thing…
Do you look forward to going to work every day or does each morning leave you feeling more and more uninspired? The New Year sparks many of us into revaluating our lives; setting resolutions that aim to make our lives happier and more fulfilled. For some, the planned changes can be easily achieved such as […]
#onelifeliveit So you want to be a dog groomer?
If you love dogs, like practical hands-on working, have creative flair and are looking for flexible working opportunities – a career as a dog groomer could be for you! There are no doubts about it, dog grooming is physically hard work. Often dog groomers work alone, with many having their own business so having the […]
#onelifeliveit So you want to be a veterinary care assistant?
Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) are important members of today’s modern veterinary team… As a VCA you would work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital nursing care to small animal patients. Some of the tasks you would be involved with include: Exercising, grooming and feeding hospitalised animals (inpatients) Monitoring and providing supportive care to […]
#onelifeliveit Passionate about the environment around you?
If you are passionate about improving and conserving the environment around you, and are keen to learn more, gaining a nationally recognised qualification could be your ideal starting point! There are lots of opportunities for those looking to work or volunteer in the countryside, and most people who do this kind of work all share […]
#onelifeliveit So you want to be a veterinary nurse?
If you love animals, are hard-working, caring and pragmatic… a career as a veterinary nurse could be for you! As a veterinary nurse, you will get to make a difference to the lives of animals and their owners every day. You would work as part of a close knit team providing nursing care to a […]
Keep your pets safe this winter!
Brrrrr, its cold outside! As winter approaches and temperatures drop, it’s more important than ever that we’re looking out for our pets. Wrap up warm! Falling temperatures can be a serious hazard for pets – especially those who aren’t built to withstand the cold. Although frostbite and hypothermia is relatively uncommon, it can still happen! […]
World Aids Day 2017 (1 December) #EndIt
Today is World Aids Day! World Aids Day is a national awareness day dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. This year has seen the first significant reduction in HIV diagnosis for gay men in London. This is due to […]
In the spotlight: Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming
In August 2017, the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming was discontinued for new registrations, being replaced by the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming. The new programme has become the only City & Guilds recognised dog grooming qualification available at this level. This naturally begs the question: what do we […]