Animal health company Zoetis has joined with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association to support its Global Pain Council, a specialist group of global veterinarians with expertise in companion animal pain management. The Global Pain Council works to address global variations in the assessment and management of animal pain by providing education and advisory resources. […]
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The year 2018 brought turmoil to the US veterinary profession, making it a miniature reflection of the turmoil in the US. Mergers and acquisitions Coming off its multibillion-dollar buy in 2017, of the second-largest veterinary hospital chain in North America (Veterinary Clinics of America or VCA), Mars Inc. (yes, the Mars chocolate brand) continued shopping […]
Continue ReadingA new alliance between education business VetPrac and a small group of dedicated companies is ensuring new graduates have the chance to develop skills that will help them bridge the gap between theory and practice. An investment of over $30,000 will be awarded to graduates in 2014 with help from Aesculap, IM3, Medical Plus and […]
Continue ReadingThe Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is a grouping of UK veterinary surgeons aiming to support vets working in practice. One of their services is to provide members with an annual salary survey which takes into account the entire salary package paid to employees including: accommodation, vehicle and CPD allowance. Results of the 2013 […]
Continue ReadingVeterinary and human drug pharmaceutical company Pfizer plans to close its Sydney manufacturing plant in two years. The company’s Perth plant will not close. Pfizer Australia has announced a phased exit of its West Ryde plant, affecting about 140 employees. The plant produces tablets and capsules for animals and humans. Manufacturing operations director Justin Mathie […]
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