Following the campaigning work of the broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, journalist Alice Smellie and others to raise awareness of the menopause, Vets Now has launched Peppy, a new app to support those of its staff who are going through it. Alice and Mariella, who co-authored the book Cracking the Menopause, met with MPs earlier this month … Read more
I graduated in June 1998 and was determined to get work in Scotland, close to Glasgow, where I had ties. Back then, nobody wanted to hire graduates, and jobs in Scotland were difficult to come across. After several weeks of fruitless search, a role appeared for a position in a corporate group. It sounded great! … Read more
In March 2022, the article around Great Expectations: client care, which is part of the Big 6 2022 series, explores the dynamics shaping the veterinary industry today. It looks at key themes on how we should go forth and improve client-care. As part of Alan Robinson’s contribution to the article (director of Vet Dynamics), he … Read more
The parent company of nutraceutical brand VetPlus has pledged to pay a weekly energy crisis bonus of up to £ 40 to employees hit hardest by rising prices. As of April, Tangerine Group said employees earning less than £ 25,000 would receive an additional £ 40 a week, with those earning between £ 25,000 and … Read more
CVS Group has announced today (12 May) that it is committed to paying a minimum of 3% more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage across its business. The corporate group has more than 500 practices across the UK, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland, and said it has made the move … Read more
A Texas couple was shocked to discover their beloved pup hiding in their luggage as they checked in for a flight to Vegas. After their bag was flagged for being six pounds overweight, a quick check of the luggage revealed an unexpected face. Kristi and Jared Owens arrived at the Lubbock Airport to set off … Read more