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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

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.

Buckingham Equine Vets Win Vet Practice of the Year 2021!

26 Oct 2021

XLVets Equine member and independently owned Equine practice Buckingham Equine Vets, were announced as winners of The Equestrian Business Awards, Vet Practice of the Year 2021. Many of the team attended the gala evening in Nottingham for the black tie event, and we were delighted to bring back a trophy. The awards were started this year to recognise the hard work given by equestrian businesses throughout the UK, with 5,491 nominations for 2,300 businesses and professionals across the 14 categories.

XLVets Equine at BEVA 2021

5 Sep 2021

Join Colm McGinn at BEVA Congress 2021. Come and visit us at stand D8 at the Birmingham ICC, or visit our virtual stand via the BEVA Congress App. Why pay us a visit: XLVets is a thriving community of independent, equine veterinary practices. Members of our community are proud of their independent status and the freedom it provides to focus on our patients, clients and people. As a community, our Members are committed to working together, sharing knowledge and experience to deliver the highest standards of equine healthcare.

XLVets event gives key insights on managing sheep lameness

13 Aug 2021

XLVets, in association with MSD Animal Health, hosted an intriguing evening on Lameness in Sheep with an experienced panel and enthusiastic delegates. Over 20 attendees joined the discussion that allowed for an ‘ask anything’ approach on current thoughts and practices in preventing and treating lameness. A strong theme of engaging with clients and navigating the emotive aspect of lameness developed throughout the meeting with some useful and practical take-home tips emerging.

Seadown Veterinary Group save rescue dogs that consumed a whole tube of Gorilla Glue

11 Aug 2021

Read the full story of Remi and Reeva the two naughty recue dogs that accidentally consumed a whole tube of Gorilla Glue! Lucky enough for this pair of Spanish Galgos, independently owned veterinary practice and XLVets member, Seadown Veterinary Practice and their team were on hand to help!

UK’s only beef and sheep exclusive practice takes on new partner

4 May 2021

Black Sheep Farm Health, an independent farm practice in Northumberland, has appointed Kaz Strycharczyk as a new partner. Kaz, who graduated from Cambridge in 2017, joined the practice on its establishment in 2018 and has been with the team for every step of their journey. Over this time Black Sheep Farm Health has built up a strong reputation with local farmers as a dedicated independent practice and has become known as a proud member of the XLVets community.

Independent Dorset hospital practice expands leadership team

12 Apr 2021

Priory Veterinary Group in Dorset, a thriving independent practice with a well-equipped hospital and two branch surgeries, has taken on Jess Roose as a new director. Jess has been with the team since she graduated in 2013 and is now studying for her second certificate. With Jess taking up her new position, Priory Veterinary Group is looking forward to a strong and sustainable future as an independent practice. Priory is keen to preserve its culture of learning and support and is a proud member of the XLVets community.

XLVets member Emily Gascoigne wins Ceva Farm Educator of the Year

8 Apr 2021

Emily Gascoigne of Synergy Farm Health has been named Farm Educator of the Year in the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Emily, a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Sheep Health and Production, is known for going the extra mile to share her knowledge with farmers, vets and vet students. She believes that education is key to improving animal welfare and is always keen to emphasise the links between welfare and productivity. Emily’s practice, Synergy Farm Health, invests heavily in training and is a celebrated member of the XLVets community of independent practices.

Thriving independent practice in Coventry appoints two new directors

31 Mar 2021

Broad Lane Vets in Coventry has appointed two new directors, Alison White and Aidín Walls. Both longstanding members of the practice team, the new directors will join current owner Elly Pittaway, who celebrated her twentieth anniversary at Broad Lane this Spring. With a stable team and a strong family ethos, Broad Lane is a thriving independent practice and a well-established member of the XLVets community. As the new directors come on board, the practice is looking towards a sustainable future retaining its place in the hearts of local residents.

Rapidly growing Colwyn Bay practice joins XLVets community

26 Mar 2021

Conway Road Vets in Colwyn Bay has become the latest member of the XLVets community of independent practices. A small local practice with a family feel, Conway Road Vets has been pleased to welcome a growing number of new clients after extending their premises and adding a range of new facilities. The practice is delighted to join XLVets and is looking forward to collaborating with the community as the future unfolds.

Event to Challenge Women to Dare to Lead

5 Mar 2021

Veterinary Woman and XLVets are organising the second Veterinary Women in Leadership event with a focus on the ‘Dare to Lead^TM’ work of world-renowned leadership researcher and writer, Brené Brown. Following on from the success of the inaugural event last year, there will also be the elements of networking, showcasing role models from across the industry and coached breakout sessions to tackle leadership challenges faced by individuals. All delegates will receive a copy of the Dare to Lead^TM book and refreshments to enjoy during the event.

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