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Rabbits in first opinion practice CPD event
The course is aimed at general practitioners wanting to improve their knowledge of rabbits,
Day course presented by Dr Sonya Miles.

A new CPD event, 'Rabbits in First Opinion Practice' is set to take place in February.

The first in-person CPD event to be held by Just Exotics, the CPD will cover the rabbit consult, anaesthesia and analgesia in rabbits, rabbit dentistry and common conditions in rabbits.

Held from 9am to 4.30pm on Friday 24 February 2023, the day-long course will be presented by Dr Sonya Miles, an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine and the lead clinician for Highcroft Exotic Vets.

Providing 7.5 hours of CPD, the event will take place at The Hive in Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE. The event promises to be accessible, and free parking is available. 

At a cost of £250 per delegate, the event will provide lunch, refreshments and a certificate of completion. 

To book onto the course email info@justexotics.co.uk – the Just Exotics team are happy to answer any questions and provide further information on the event.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.