How Has Animal Care Changed Over the Years? Animal care is a profession that is often associated with compassion and kindness, but there are many factors which have been responsible for its evolution. The British Veterinary Association recently published an Animal Welfare Strategy, demonstrating their commitment to welfare-driven animal care. In this blog post, we… Read more »
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The Legalities of Animal Care
The majority of us love our pets and want to ensure that we take the best possible care of them. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know your exact legal obligations as an animal owner. Animal welfare legislation states that you must take the appropriate steps to ensure that your pet is happy, healthy… Read more »
What is Veterinary Homeopathy?
There has been a lot of recent news coverage of homeopathy in veterinary practice. Last year, an open letter signed by 3000 vets asked the RCVS to blacklist homeopathy from available veterinary treatments. As a result, a lot of people are expressing concerns surrounding its practice, but what exactly is veterinary homeopathy and why should… Read more »
Everything You Need to Know About the Next BSAVA Conference in Birmingham
Following feedback from BSAVA members, volunteers, and exhibitors, the next British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress exhibition will take place in a new four-day format, from the 5th-8th April 2018 at the Birmingham ICC Barclaycard Arena. On the first three days of the conference, delegates will be able to view the latest products and services… Read more »
Roles in Animal Care in Birmingham
Did you know, even without studying for a degree you can still find animal care jobs. Birmingham, for instance, has a wealth of opportunities to begin a career working with animals. Whether you’re looking for your first job or to move into the industry from a previous career, here are some ideas to inspire your… Read more »
It’s hibernation season!
We know that searching for Jobs can make you want to crawl into bed and hibernate for 6 months like some lucky animals. With this in mind, we thought that this week we’d talk a bit about those household pets that do hibernate, as a little distraction. Some household pets, such as turtles, tortoises, bearded… Read more »
British Veterinary Zoological Society – New guidelines for wildlife care 2016
The BVZS has issued new guidelines for professionals working in the rescue and rehabilitation of British wildlife. These guidelines aim to refine and clarify the laws surrounding wildlife care and assist those that work in the industry to exercise the best possible practice within their rescue and rehabilitation centres. The guidelines will help all those… Read more »
Saddling up in Rio – Equestrian Events at the 2016 Olympics
There are 366 British athletes in Rio de Janeiro, competing for medals in the pool, on the track and in the bright Brazilian sunshine all over the city. You may be surprised to learn that, here at Synergy Vets, our interests lie in much more than simply vet recruitment! Starting with this year’s summer of sport…. Read more »
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month!
All over the UK, veterinary practices and schools are celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM). Past events have included sponsored skydives, pet health checks in local parks and open days in numerous practices, to promote awareness and understanding about this invaluable profession. VNAM began as a single day of awareness in 2005, then grew to a… Read more »
Upcoming Events in the Veterinary Calendar
VetFest – Saturday 9th April VetFest, the indoor Veterinary festival, is back for its second year following a fantastic launch in 2015. It promises to be a fantastic night, packed with a vast range of musical acts, theatre and comedy. The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham, will be transformed from a world class lecture space into an… Read more »