Have you told the Veterinary Benevolent Fund what you think of them?

The Veterinary Benevolent Fund has created a survey to find out how the veterinary community see it, with a view to better serve vets through times of trouble and financial hardship.

The survey is completely anonymous and should only take 5-10 minutes.

Visitors given a tour of veterinary clinic to raise money for charity.

120 people were shown the inner workings of a vet clinic to raise money for adoption and horse protection charity The Horse Trust. Visitors were able to observe demonstrations including horse body painting and horse training.

It’s an excellent idea for an excellent cause, and shows your practice doesn’t need to do something spectacular to raise money for charity.

You can donate to The Horse Trust here.

Domestic abuse doesn’t end with people. The Links Group has discovered strong links between abuse in vulnerable people and animals. Protecting vulnerable people and pets is an important and worthwhile cause which you can help raise awareness of.

Sign up to Joining The Dots with this form or on their website, and keep up to date on how to identify and prevent animal cruelty.

For more information click here to join the Facebook group.

 The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has established a new Foundation focused on improving animal care through developments science and education. WSAVA  represents over 75,000 veterinarians worldwide and aims to improve the exchange of information between individuals and organisations within the veterinary community. The WSAVA Foundation, a not-for-profit body, held its first board meeting in February and [...]

  As valley temperatures dip near freezing and life on the streets becomes harsh, community members are invited to add a touch of warmth to the holidays for the pets of Sacramento-area homeless people by donating toward holiday gift baskets, prepared by volunteers at UC Davis’ William Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Each year around [...]