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Bristol vet students support vaccination programme
Bristol veterinary students fundraised to pay for the vaccines.
Event sees low-income owners receive free pet vaccinations.

Students from Bristol Veterinary School have been supporting pet owners in the local community, helping out Bristol Animal Rescue Centre with its free vaccination event.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, which supports pets and wildlife in need, ran an event offering free pet vaccinations for pet owners on low incomes or benefits. With the cost of living crisis having a significant impact on owners, the charity stepped up to ensure that pets were protected against illness and disease.

The event took place at Ambition Lawrence Weston Community Centre, and students from Bristol Paws Project, a veterinary society at the university, fundraised to pay for the vaccines, alongside administering them. 

Victoria Oates RVN, outreach nurse at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, said: "With families struggling to put food on the table for themselves - let alone look after their pets - our outreach services have been more in demand than ever before.

“With this vaccination event, we're hoping not only to protect pets in Bristol, but also to raise awareness of the vital work that we do here, looking after animals and keeping families together.”

President of the Bristol Paws Project and Bristol Veterinary School student Charlie Underwood, said: “We are delighted to be volunteering at the vaccine drive again to ensure that pets receive their vital vaccinations. 

“Pet ownership has numerous mental health and wellbeing benefits, so we aim to reduce financial barriers - especially with the current cost of living crisis. We would like to thank people for their contributions and supporting such a worthwhile cause.”

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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