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Vets Now opens in Colwyn Bay

09/02/2010

Vets Now opens 38th clinic in Colwyn Bay

Hairy heroes turn out in full force for Scotland’s biggest doggy blood donor session!

03/02/2010

Vets Now hosts Scotland's biggest canine blood donation session.

Come and See Us! - Vets Now Informal Careers Events Near You - NOW ON!

02/02/2010

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Vets Now opens in Preston

25/01/2010

Pet Blood Bank UK reaches 2000th Donor!

13/01/2010

Five year old Greyhound becomes 2000th donor.

Vets Now Hospital treats first human emergency!

12/01/2010

Glasgow hospital staff save collapsed heart attack man

Fundraising terrier saved by emergency vets after horrific attack

30/12/2009

Patterdale Terrier able to complete charity fundraising walk thanks to Vets Now in Gateshead.

Vets Now opens in Bedford

16/12/2009

Vets Now offering out of hours emergency care to Bedford veterinary practices.

Vets Now holding pre-opening evening for veterinary professionals in Doncaster

26/11/2009

Emergency and Critical Care 6th Vets Now Annual Congress - the highlights!

15/11/2009

Record breaking delegate numbers make Congress 2009 a resounding success!

Vets Now launches new Emergency and Critical Care global online community

13/11/2009

New online community for veterinary professionals launchesat Vets Now Congress

Vets Now strengthens offering to the veterinary profession with launch of Vets Now Hospital service

02/11/2009

First Vets Now Hospital opens in Glasgow.

Congress Social Programme Announced

07/09/2009

9 out of 10 Member Practices would recommend Vets Now!

31/08/2009

Vets Now to open clinic in Aberdeen

30/07/2009

Vets Now to open doors to Aberdeen clinic in Autumn

Vets Now announces details of new Advanced lecture stream at Emergency and Critical Care Congress

29/07/2009

Details of the first Advanced lecture stream announced

Emergency vets save the life of EastEnders star!

27/05/2009

Vets Now was recently called on to perform life saving emergency treatment on a larger than life star patient.

Pet Blood Bank UK service to launch feline blood donation

24/04/2009

Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk), the UK's first national canine blood donation charity is delighted to announce plans to extend its service by launching the UK's first feline blood donation service.

Emergency Vets Issue Chocolate Warning to Dog Owners Ahead of Easter

07/04/2009

Vets Now, the emergency vets with 34 clinics across the UK is urging dog owners to be mindful of the dangers of chocolate with Easter just around the corner.

Emergency Vets Warn Cat Owners of the Dangers of Easter Lilies

07/04/2009

Vet’s Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 34 clinics across the UK, is issuing a reminder to cat owners of the dangers of the Easter Lily ahead of this Easter.

Vets Now to launch Registration Form for Emergency and Critical Care 6th Vets Now Annual Congress at BSAVA

25/03/2009

Vets Now will launch the Registration Form for the Emergency and Critical Care 6th Vets Now Annual Congress at its stand (910) this year at BSAVA.

Vets Now new facilities officially opened

10/02/2009

Members of the UK veterinary profession, business community, media and staff gathered today for the official opening of Penguin House, the new Support Office of Vets Now, the Dunfermline based emergency veterinary services provider.

Professor Stuart Carmichael to join Vets Now

05/02/2009

The University of Glasgow, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Vets Now announce that Professor Stuart Carmichael, currently Professor of Veterinary Clinical Studies and Associate Dean for Clinical Services at the University of Glasgow, will be joining Vets Now in June 2009.

Vets Now Wins ‘First Class’ Award in Best Companies Accreditation 2009

04/02/2009

Vets Now today announced that it has been recognised with a prestigious Best Companies Accreditation.

Dates announced for Emergency and Critical Care Congress 2009

01/02/2009

The dates for the 6^th Emergency and Critical Care 5th Vets Now Annual Congress have been confirmed as 12^th and 13^th November 2009. Speakers confirmed so far include Tim Hackett, Harold Davis Jr, Amanda Boag, Elizabeth Welsh, Ava Firth and Derek Flaherty.

British Association of Veterinary Emergency Care - book your place now!

01/02/2009

The BAVEC group will be holding their annual meeting at BSAVA pre-congress day in Birmingham on Wednesday 1^st April 2009 

Vets Now Issues Advice on How to Keep Your Pet Safe this Christmas

01/12/2008

Vet’s Now, the UK’s Out Of Hours emergency vets, with 33 clinics across the country is issuing advice to pet owners on how to ensure their beloved pets have a safe and happy Christmas this year. 

Award Winning Vets Now to ‘Take it to The Bridge’ for charity!

30/10/2008

Staff from Dunfermline based Vets Now, the UK’s dedicated Out Of Hours emergency vets with 33 clinics across the UK and recent winner of the Scottish Regional Final of the Bank of Scotland/Sunday Times Entrepreneur Challenge, will be pounding the streets tomorrow morning in a 10k relay race which the company has organised to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. 

Vets Now Wins Scottish Final of Bank Of Scotland £35 Million Entrepreneur Challenge

03/10/2008

Vets Now, the Out of Hours provider of emergency care for animals with 32 clinics across the UK is delighted to announce that the organisation has secured up to £5million funding for three years after being announced as the winners of the Scottish regional final of the Entrepreneur Challenge 2008.

Vets Now Alerts Camberley Community After 11 Cats Die from Anti-Freeze Poisoning in Same Street

01/10/2008

Vets Now, which has 32 Out of Hours emergency clinics across the UK is today alerting the Camberley community to a horrific spate of anti-freeze poisoning amongst cats, which has resulted in the death of 11 cats, all from the same street. 

Out Of Hours Emergency Vet Service Coming to Portsmouth

30/09/2008

Vet’s Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK, is delighted to announce that it will be opening the doors to its new clinic in Portsmouth on Monday 6 October. 

Vets Now Appoints Group Finance Director

30/09/2008

Vets Now, the Out of Hours provider of emergency care for animals, today announced the appointment of Peter Wood as Group Finance Director for the organisation. 

Vets Now to Offer Range Of Short/Medium Term Flexible Contracts

19/09/2008

Vets Now, the UK’s dedicated Out Of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK is launching a new recruitment initiative whereby vets with two years post qualified small animal experience have the opportunity to experience life working at the cutting edge of Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) through a range of new flexible short term contracts. 

Riot Police Dispatched to Deal with Snake on the Loose!

05/09/2008

Vets Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK received an unexpected visit from the riot police on Saturday, complete with full body armour, face shields, riot shields, night sticks and a very wriggly pillowcase.

Vets Now Rugby Star Helps Kick off Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday Celebrations in South Africa

26/08/2008

Vets Now Regional Business Manager, Donna Kennedy, has returned fresh from a successful two week rugby tour of South Africa with the ‘Nomads’, a women’s rugby team made up of representatives from the UK, Cuba, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. 

Vets Now Warns Pet Owners of Dangers of Slug Pellets in Light of Slug Population Boom

22/08/2008

Vets Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK is today warning owners of the dangers of slug pellets in light of the warm, wet summer which has provided ideal breeding conditions for slugs. 

Pet Ambulance in 400 Mile Dash to Save Dog's Life Following Snake Bite

11/08/2008

Vets Now, the leading Out of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK and a newly launched Vets Now Ambulance service, worked against the odds to save the life of a Colchester dog after it was bitten by a snake yesterday. 

Winner of Trip to 5th Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care Congress Announced

11/08/2008

Vets Now, is delighted to announce that the winner of Vets Now competition at BSAVA to attend this year’s Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care Congress is John Gladestone of Enfield. 

Lost Piglet Dies After Suspected Prank

05/08/2008

A week old piglet which was found wandering the streets of Wellington town centre and brought to Vets Now in Telford sadly died last night.

Vets Now Appoints New MD

05/08/2008

Vets Now, the emergency vets with 32 Out Of Hours clinics across the UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Glen Gribbon as its new MD for Vets Now Emergency. 

Emergency Vets Issue Warning to Dog Owners over the Dangers of Throwing Sticks

16/07/2008

Vets Now, the emergency Out Of Hours vets with 32 clinics across the UK is today issuing a warning to dog owners about the dangers of throwing sticks, following a recent case in which a dog was admitted with horrific injuries following a trip to the park.

Join Vets Now For Free Evening of Transfusion Medicine CPD

16/07/2008

Vets Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK is delighted to announce details of a free CPD evening on the topic of Advancing Transfusion Medicine.

Vets Now Emergency Services Work Together to Save Life of Witham Dog

03/07/2008

The life of a critically ill Witham dog was saved thanks to the new, enhanced range of services which Vets Now, the leading Out Of Hours emergency vets provides for pet owners in the area. 

New Emergency Vet Service Springs into Action in Winchester

30/06/2008

Pet owners all over the Winchester area have been calling on the services of a new dedicated, Out Of Hours emergency veterinary service which opened in Winchester last week.

Vets Now treat Shropshire cat after horrific shotgun attack

29/05/2008

Vets Now, the Out of Hours emergency vets with 31 clinics across the UK were this weekend presented with a cat suffering horrific injuries after being shot in a shotgun attack. 

Out Of Hours Emergency Vet Service Coming to Winchester

28/05/2008

Vet’s Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 31 clinics across the UK, is delighted to announce that it will be opening the doors to its new clinic in Winchester on 16 June.

Vets Now Provides Emergency Treatment for Colchester Guard Dog Shot in Robbery

27/05/2008

Vet’s Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 31 clinics across the UK, was this weekend called upon to provide emergency treatment for a German Shepherd guard dog who was shot in the face in a robbery in Colchester. 

Emergency Vets Highlight Symptoms of Parvovirus to Dog Owners after Middlesbrough Dog Admitted to Clinic

23/05/2008

Vets Now, the emergency vets with 31 clinics across the UK were recently presented with a gravely ill dog which had been struck down by the highly contagious parvo virus.

Emergency Vets Receive Unique Show of Gratitude From Pet Owner

12/05/2008

Vets Now, the emergency Out Of Hours vets with 31 clinics across the UK recently received a surprise donation from a particularly grateful client. 

Emergency Vets Warn of Dangers of Shredders in the Home to Animals

01/05/2008

Vets Now, the emergency Out of Hours emergency vets with 31 clinics across the UK is today urging owners to be aware of the dangers of at home shredders, following an increase in the number of accidents involving pets. 

Key appointment in emergency and critical care drive

25/04/2008

Vets Now today announced the creation of a new senior role within the organisation aimed at continuing to drive up standards of emergency and critical care within the Company. Amanda Boag, MA, VetMB, DipACVIM, DipACVECC, FHEA, MRCVS has been appointed to the new full time role of Clinical Director. Amanda is currently a lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) at the Royal Veterinary College in London.

Emergency vets support launch of new poison information leaflet

24/04/2008

Vets Now, the Out of Hours emergency vets with 31 clinics across the UK, is today urging pet owners to consult a new free leaflet which has been launched on keeping animals safe and preventing poisoning.

Vets Now wins novartis animal care best practice employer award

23/04/2008

We are delighted to announce that Vets Now, the Out of Hours emergency care provider with 31 clinics across the UK has won the coveted Best Practice Employer Award from Novartis Animal Health.  

Brave Vets Now employee prepares to get back on the bike for charity race following horrific accident

22/04/2008

Catalina Thiersen, a veterinary surgeon with Dunfermline based Vets Now, which has 31 emergency clinics across the UK, is preparing to get back on her bike this July for a grueling ‘come back' charity bike race after recovering from a horrific road accident which almost resulted in a limb amputation.  

Vets Now announces details of emergency and critical care 5th Vets Now annual congress

21/04/2008

Vets Now is delighted to announce full details of the speaker programme for the Emergency and Critical Care 5th Vets Now Annual Congress.

Fantastic response to launch of “Give Us the Green Light!” campaign at Crufts 2008

29/03/2008

Vets Now, which has 30 Out of Hours emergency clinics across the UK launched its Vets Now Ambulance service and government lobbying campaign to "Give Us the Green Light!" to an amazingly responsive crowd of thousands at Crufts last week.

Vets Now first aid evening in Derby a huge success

28/03/2008

Vets Now, which has 30 Out of Hours emergency clinics across the UK Vets Now, recently held a First Aid Evening for pet owners in its Derby clinic.

Vets Now to partner The University of Glasgow Veterinary School in creation of unique lecture

26/03/2008

Vets Now, is delighted to announce today, the details of a joint initiative between Vets Now and The University of Glasgow Veterinary School.

Out Of Hours emergency vet service coming to Caterham

17/03/2008

Vet’s Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets with 30 clinics across the UK, is delighted to announce that it will be opening the doors to its new clinic in Caterham on 31 March.

Dog Rushed to Emergency Vets with Horrific Stick Injury

29/01/2008

Vets Now, who provide an Out of Hours emergency veterinary service in 30 clinics across the UK was recently called upon to provide life saving treatment to a dog which was presented to the Gateshead clinic with a stick through its throat.  

Emergency Vets come to the rescue after cat injured in cruel crossbow attack

09/01/2008

Vets Now, who provide an Out of Hours emergency veterinary service was recently asked to perform emergency treatment on a severely injured cat who had been the victim of a cruel crossbow attack.

Vets Now Saves Gravely Ill Dog with Products Supplied By Pet Blood Bank UK

09/01/2008

Vets Now, who provide an Out of Hours emergency veterinary service, were recently called upon to save the life of a gravely ill dog who was brought into the Vets Now clinic in Lincoln over the Christmas and New Year period.