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Postgraduate Research Day
The RVC held its Postgraduate Research Day on Wednesday 15 May 2019, which showcased the work of our postgraduate research students. The purpose of the day was to provide our PhD and MRes students with an opportunity to communicate their work in a …The RVC held its Postgraduate Research Day on Wednesday 15 May 2019, which showcased the work of …
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Leading Veterinary Cardiothoracic Surgery Centre Expands
Europe’s leading centre for pet heart surgery, based at The Royal Veterinary College, has quadrupled its capacity to perform canine mitral valve surgeries -
New Public Engagement activities – Results of Public Engagement £2K Competition for Contract Researchers
Two projects have each been awarded £2,000 from the RVC’s internal competition to support public engagement projects relating to RVC research. Dr Dan O’Neill will be using the funds to create a “Learn Zone” interactive tool on the VetCompass …Two projects have each been awarded £2,000 from the RVC’s internal competition to support public …
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Holly Smith, Head Neurology & Rehabilitation RVN – 30 Year work anniversary
In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse’s, Holly Smith. Holly qualified as an RVN in 1992 and worked in a mixed animal practice in Luton before moving to the QMHA in 1994. …In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered …
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RVC researchers identify factors that will support injury prevention and welfare of racehorses
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have determined several factors that could reduce the risk of fatality in Jump racing and substantially improve racehorse welfare. The findings were drawn from new risk factor models developed by … -
The RVC to offer minimally invasive surgical procedure for horses suffering from cervical spinal nerve compression
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the expansion of its Equine Referral Hospital services to include a pioneering surgical procedure for horses with cervical spinal nerve compression. From 1st August 2025, the introduction of uniportal … -
New paper on canine brachycephaly and upper respiratory disease!
A new VetCompass paper published this week in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (CGE) explores upper respiratory tract disease and brachycephalic associations in dogs: Epidemiological associations between brachycephaly and upper respiratory tract … -
New RVC research reveals later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches until between seven and 18 months causes a 20 percent reduction in the risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, compared with early-age spaying … -
RVC veterinary nurses graduate in Hong Kong
The first students from the RVC’s Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing in Hong Kong graduated on October 28th, having completed a four year course run in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University. -
Explore VetCompass findings on UK cats!
We have just released new additions to the growing collection of interactive data displays (‘infographics’) available on the VetCompass website! These visual tools provide handy summaries of demographic information & disease prevalence estimates …