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XLVets Sponsors Vet Mums and WellVet Collaboration Session - Integrating the flexible worker

20 Jul 2022

XLVets is sponsoring a collaborative event between Vet Mums and WellVet.

The session is Integrating the Flexible Worker with Silvia Janska of FLEXEE, 12 noon, Friday 29th of July. You can now watch back the recording free, by visiting: https://www.wellvet.co.uk/event/flexible-worker/

Fantastic Turnout for XLVets Member Team Meetings in Cheltenham Spa

25 May 2022

In an incredibly busy two weeks, our members have enjoyed the surrounds of Cheltenham Spa for Business Management, Equine, Farm, and Small Animal Team Meetings.

With a fantastic turnout, we have covered topics including Flexible Working, Equine Obesity Management, Interpreting and Acting upon Carbon Calculations, the Future of Client Communications and so much more.

Thriving practice joins the XLVets community

18 May 2022

Portland Vets in East Grinstead, a thriving small animal veterinary practice with branches in Edenbridge and Horley, has joined XLVets. The collaboration is set to enhance an already growing practice and secure its future as an independent practice.

Veterinary Women In Leadership to present career stories panel discussion at BVA Live

25 Apr 2022

Veterinary Women In Leadership (VWIL), a collaborative initiative between Veterinary Woman and XLVets, will be presenting a panel discussion session at BVA Live focusing on women’s leadership journeys within the veterinary industry. The session will showcase three unique career stories – with opportunities for Q&A – to encourage and facilitate strong, healthy and successful leadership by providing a safe space for attendees to share aspirations, thoughts and opinions.

XLVets Equine CPD Event 2022 - Equine Obesity

28 Mar 2022

As we continue to get back to normal, whatever "normal" is, we were able to hold the postponed Equine Obesity CPD event in Coventry with members.

How stress-free disbudding can benefit calf units

9 Mar 2022

Stress-free disbudding by a vet offers enhanced calf welfare, improved growth rates and frees up farm staff, says vet Philip Wilkinson of Paragon Veterinary Group.

Andrew Wallace becomes the first RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Lameness

25 Feb 2022

A first in the profession comes from within the community!

Buckingham Equine Vets’ director Andrew Wallace has been recognised by the RCVS as the first Advanced Practitioner in Equine Lameness.

Following five years of remote teaching, study, and a viva examination at the University of Liverpool he completed a certificate in Equine Lameness which subsequently allowed him to apply to the Royal College for Advanced Practitioner status.

The Great British Vet Trek

17 Jan 2022

Kate McMorris, Director at Seadown Veterinary Services, has ambitious plans to ride Marilyn, her Texan quarter mare from John O Groats to Lands End, raising funds for VetLife and Pets As Therapy.

Sam Cutts Features in Horse & Hound

14 Jan 2022

Read the inspiring feature on Hook Norton's Director Sam Cutts in last month's Horse & Hound magazine. Being a full-time vet, riding at inter I level in dressage, competing at advanced in eventing and breeding your own dynasty of competition horses are all impressive achievements – Sam Cutts is managing all four.

Bronze environment award for Seadown Veterinary Services

10 Jan 2022

XLVets Member Seadown Veterinary Services is celebrating after being given an environmental bronze award in recognition of their efforts to reduce waste.

Continue reading at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/bronze-environment-award-for-seadown/

XLVets Day One event returns for 2022

6 Jan 2022

Registrations are now open to veterinary students for the XLVets ‘Day One’ competencies training conference. The event will take place on Saturday 29^th – Sunday 30^th January 2022 at Conference Aston, Birmingham.

XLVets community speaking at LVS 2021

11 Nov 2021

Members of the XLVets community are out in force at London Vet Show 2021. Covering subjects as wide-ranging as sustainability to strangles and enjoying first opinion practice to farm emergencies. It is fantastic to have such a strong presence at this landmark event again this year. LVS also ties in perfectly with the communities lunchtime gatherings on 11th and 12th November, which provides members with the perfect opportunity to catch up, share ideas and celebrate the independent practices that form our organisation.

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