IVC Evidensia

#BetterVetCare for our patients takes many forms - from caring clinic staff to ongoing training opportunities. But one area that’s often less visible is our research fund programme. By supporting our clinicians with funding to deepen understanding of medical and surgical conditions, we’re improving clinical care for pets, benefiting not only the animals and their owners, but also our teams and the wider veterinary industry.   In the latest round of funding, we supported two projects that aim to help cats and dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which commonly affects animals with short, flat facial structures. One looks at how to improve nasal airflow in cats with BOAS, improving respiratory function and the second focuses on reducing nasal bleeding in dogs that undergo surgery to improve breathing.   Find out more about our research projects: https://lnkd.in/eFdk8cqU #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryReseach

What do sustainability, clinical excellence, and celebrating Pride have in common? They’re all part of our latest Positive Pawprint update! From shrinking our carbon footprint to building a more inclusive culture and raising the bar in animal care, our teams are making great things happen across our three sustainability pillars: People, Planet, and Patients. Check out the video to see how we’re putting our sustainability values into action - with heart, purpose, and plenty of tail-wagging progress 🐾

Our teams often build lifelong bonds with the pets they care for—watching them grow, heal, and thrive alongside their families.   Helping animals feel safe and relaxed is a crucial part of veterinary care. But unlike in human medicine, we can’t explain what’s coming next, which brings unique challenges.   So when Rosie, an anxious pup, arrived at IVC’s Highcliff Veterinary Practice, the team knew just what she needed: patience, reassurance, and that extra touch of compassion to remind her she was truly #InSafeHands.   It’s moments like these that show how empathy and expertise come together to deliver #BetterVetCare.   🎥: British Veterinary Association (BVA)   #VeterinaryMedicine

In high-pressure moments, expertise isn’t optional. It’s everything. The years of intensive training vets and vet nurses go through to qualify equip them with the skills and confidence to turn split-second decisions into life-saving actions.   When Rocco accidentally swallowed his favourite ball, his life hung in the balance. But the team at Mintlaw Vets in Aberdeenshire were able to spring into action—dislodging the object, administering oxygen, and saving his life in minutes. He went home the same day.   The story has been picked up by online news outlets and social media, helping us to raise awareness about pet toy safety. 🎥 Video below—graphic content warning   #BetterVetCare #VeterinaryMedicine 

It’s not just the animals that walk through the clinic and hospital doors that our teams help.   Thanks to an amazing collaborative effort across the veterinary and wildlife communities, 23 exotic wildcats have been successfully rehomed following a major welfare case at the Cat Survival Trust.   The rescue was supported by expert input from IVC Evidensia’s welfare team, including veterinary testimony presented in court by Dave Martin, Group Director of Animal Welfare. The outcome: conviction of multiple animal welfare offences, the site’s closure, and a new start for the animals involved.   “It’s incredibly rewarding to now see them thriving in properly managed environments,” said Dave. “We’re proud our welfare team could play a part in helping rehome these beautiful animals.”   This case highlights the vital role of the veterinary profession in safeguarding animal welfare—across every species.   #BetterVetCare #AnimalWelfare #VeterinaryMedicine

#Pride takes lots of different shapes around the world. What began in the fight for rights, visibility, and safety, has blossomed in many countries into a vibrant and colourful celebration of inclusion, solidarity, and the freedom to be yourself.   But the global landscape for rights, protection and acceptance still varies hugely, making it more important than ever to recognise and amplify the emphatic statements of Pride we're seeing across the IVC Evidensia network.   Check out the carousel with examples from our teams in Canada and Finland. From colourful scrubs and community events to Pride parades, they’ve set a great example of what inclusion in action looks like. 🏳️🌈

When faced with challenging situations, our teams have shown remarkable resilience and devotion to ensuring patient welfare and health comes first.    Earlier this year, when a massive power outage swept through Spain in the middle of the working day, many of our clinics and hospitals were affected. The teams worked through it and continued to deliver the best care possible to patients: 🔦 A team supported a multiple birth with only a pulse oximeter and flashlights 🏥 Surgery continued in an improvised operating room lit by natural daylight 🐾 Eight abandoned kittens were rescued and fed in the midst of the chaos   Across the country, IVC Evidensia España teams reorganised, adapted, and worked together to ensure every patient received the care they needed.   Thank you to all our teams who show commitment and determination in the face of adversity. #VeterinaryMedicine #BetterVetCare

Tonks, a resilient little foal, has reminded us all why collaboration, compassion, and clinical expertise matter.   Tonks was born at Oakham Veterinary Hospital in the UK, following an urgent referral from our colleagues at Bransby Horses - Rescue and Welfare. A challenging 'red bag' delivery—a complication where the placenta separates too soon—and a diagnosis of neonatal maladjustment syndrome meant she needed specialist care from the very first second.   Thanks to the exceptional team at Oakham—supported by the wider IVC Evidensia clinical network—Tonks received 24/7 intensive treatment, including oxygen therapy, plasma transfusions, and assisted feeding.   Tonks and her mum Miriam are now safely home and thriving.   This is #BetterVetCare in action—showing that investing in the right people is investing in better outcomes for patients, clients, and communities.

Dr. Maxime Cambournac, emergency and critical care specialist at Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis, has been awarded Best Poster at this year’s EVECC Congress, Europe’s leading event for veterinary emergency and critical care. The poster (pictured) showcases a groundbreaking surgical innovation; the use of a veno-venous liver bypass to support the removal of a massive liver tumour. Using a dialysis machine to reroute blood flow, Camille Bismuth and team, were able to isolate liver circulation during surgery, allowing them to operate with minimal blood loss and maintain the patient’s hemodynamic stability. To our knowledge, this is the first documented clinical use of this technique in veterinary medicine A huge congratulations to Maxime, Camille, and the team at Frégis. this is a fantastic reflection of the cutting-edge clinical expertise across our international network.

Animal welfare is central to our mission. Our dedicated Welfare team supports charities, regulatory bodies, and the wider veterinary profession, driving quality improvements in animal health and welfare standards. Stride, co-founded by IVC Evidensia, is an initiative to enhance dairy cow mobility and reduce lameness in the UK’s national herd. Stride educates stakeholders on best practices and collaborates with producers, vets, buyers, and the public to improve farm mobility. All of our veterinary teams, whether small animal, exotic, farm, or equine, are united in their commitment to provide outstanding care to our patients and outstanding service to their owners, in line with our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. Watch the video to learn more about how we are driving an ever higher standard of care for our patients. #VeterinaryMedicine #BetterVetCare #AnimalWelfare