VETPARTNERS has strengthened its focus on mental health and wellbeing with the appointment of a new wellbeing lead and a further two-year commitment to supporting Vetlife as its charity of the year. Adam Laidler, a qualified psychotherapist, will lead wellbeing and mental health training for colleagues across VetPartners, including senior leaders and practice wellbeing champions, while also helping to embed the right support, resources and processes across the business. His a

AS pets grow older, their healthcare needs change - and that’s why our latest Patient Care Focus is dedicated to supporting our senior patients through early detection and preventative care. Many age-related conditions develop gradually and can easily be mistaken for "just getting old." However, changes in mobility, behaviour, appetite or energy levels may be signs of an underlying condition that, if identified early, can often be treated or managed successfully. By encouragi

FOR almost two decades, Susan Lattimer has been one of the people quietly keeping her clinic running behind the scenes – solving problems, keeping everyone organised and always finding time to look out for her colleagues. Described as the “heartbeat” of Gortlands Vets, Susan is the person colleagues turn to when something needs sorting. And whether it’s sourcing an urgently needed item, organising stock, helping the nursing team or simply taking the time to ask a colleague if

EVERY time someone completes our Colleague Engagement Survey, VetPartners donates £1 or 1 euro to our Charity of the Year – one of the ways we’ve put giving back at the heart of the business. Over the past three years, your participation in the survey has helped us donate £21,338 to support important causes, including Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust, StreetVet, World Land Trust, Vetlife, Irish Guide Dogs and Guide Dogs NI. By taking a few minutes to share your views, you’re not

THE way we support our colleagues through our cash back health plan has changed. From April 1 st , VetPartners has switched from Health Shield to Westfield Health. Among the improved benefits are Westfield Health’s Cancer Risk Assessment & Support, and a Scanning Service with unlimited MRI and CT scans and one PET scan fully funded on your behalf. Cancer risk and delayed detection are increasingly affecting working‑age people, leading to avoidable uncertainty, absence, and d

HELPING owners to understand what a healthy body condition looks like for their pets is the aim of VetPartners’ first Patient Care Focus of 2026. With many of Ireland's dogs and cats overweight, we’re aiming to educate clients about keeping their pets in a good condition from a young age and help them to understand that a healthy shape equals a healthy life. Pets with a balanced body condition have more energy, better mobility and a reduced risk of disease. With more than hal

A VET who put the care of his colleagues, clients and patients before himself during a sudden outbreak of avian flu has been rewarded with a VetPartners Nettie award. Alistair Chilcott, who works at Poultry Health Services (PHS), was due to fly to Spain for five days of CPD but decided to cancel his trip the night before when avian flu was confirmed in one of the practice’s farms. It meant Alistair, who was VetPartners’ Vet of the Year in 2024, was available for one of the bu

COLLEAGUES from across Ireland came together for the two-day VetPartners Ireland Spring Congress. From sharing ideas on how to progress...