Small Animal Referral Hospital Langford Vets University of Bristol

09/09/2026

Learn by doing 🎓

Our Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasonography course includes three dedicated practical scanning sessions, giving you the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with support from our experienced radiology team.

Small delegate numbers mean more opportunities to ask questions, practise techniques and build confidence throughout the day.

📅 21st October 2026
Register today here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/ultrasound-practical-day-introduction-to-abdominal-ultrasonography-21st-oct-2026/

05/09/2026

Last chance to book! ⏰

Our Recent Graduate Scheme Practical Day takes place on 16 September and is packed with practical learning, including suturing, dermatology, film reading, orthopaedic examinations, and guidance on advanced clinical training opportunities.

Recent Graduate Scheme members receive £25 off and membership is completely free.

Secure your place today: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/recent-graduate-scheme-practical-day-16th-september-2026/

27/08/2026

🐾 Join our Behaviour Team at Langford Vets 🐾

We're looking for a Clinical Animal Behaviourist with at least 2 years' experience working with dogs to join our dedicated Behaviour department.

In this role, you'll independently lead primary consultations, manage new and ongoing clinical behaviour cases within your professional competence, and work closely with our veterinary behaviourist. You'll also contribute to teaching undergraduate Veterinary Nursing & Companion Animal Behaviour (VNCAB) students.

As part of our dynamic and supportive team, you'll collaborate with colleagues across our pain management, rehabilitation, and wider multidisciplinary referral services within our busy Small Animal Referral Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in companion animal behaviour within a leading referral environment.

📍 Find out more and apply here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/work-with-us/clinical-animal-behaviourist/

Langford Vets - Clinical Animal Behaviourist

24/08/2026

🐾Making the most of the bank holiday?

24/7 emergency service provided throughout the bank holiday weekend by our own dedicated vet team.

Small Animal Referral Hospital Bank Holiday reception opening hours:
⭐Saturday 29th August - 9am to 4pm.
⭐Sunday 30th August - 9am to 4pm.
⭐Monday 31st August - 9am to 4pm.

We’re here if you need us.
📞For emergency referrals (from your vet), call us any time: 0117 394 0513.
📞For Langford Vet Practice out-of-hours emergencies, call 01934 852 422.

23/08/2026

Practical echocardiography skills you can use immediately.

Whether you're looking to build confidence or refine your technique, this hands-on course will help you:

❤️ Improve your cardiac imaging technique
❤️ Obtain higher-quality diagnostic images
❤️ Recognise common cardiac abnormalities
❤️ Strengthen your patient assessment and work-up

With extensive scanning opportunities, small group teaching, and specialist support throughout, this course is designed to help you get more from every scan.

Learn more via the link:
https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/veterinary-echocardiography-course/

21/08/2026

RCVS Fellowships 2026
We're incredibly proud to share that Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia, Gwen Covey-Crump, has been awarded RCVS Fellowship status for Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice.

For more than 140 years, the RCVS Fellowship has recognised veterinary surgeons who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession. However, the Fellowship exists to do more than recognise excellence. Its purpose is to advance veterinary standards by creating a respected body of independent knowledge for the benefit of the whole profession.

Today, the RCVS Fellowship provides a platform for distinguished veterinary surgeons to share their expertise and contribute directly to the ongoing advancement of veterinary medicine.

Gwen has also become a founding member of the ACVAA Pain Fellowship.

This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Gwen's dedication, skill, and lasting impact on the veterinary community. Congratulations, Gwen, on this well-deserved recognition.

Find out more about the RCVS Fellowship here:
www.rcvs.org.uk/fellowship

20/08/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions as a new graduate is that you're supposed to have all the answers.

The reality? Confidence comes from experience, guidance and having the right people around you.

Our Practical Days are built around the support we wish we'd had ourselves, with small group teaching, hands-on learning and experienced clinicians working alongside you every step of the way.

📆 Wednesday 16th September
📚 5 hours of CPD

For more information and to book your place, visit our website here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/recent-graduate-scheme-practical-day-16th-september-2026/

18/08/2026

The Power of Transparency: What Vets and Owners Really Think

Researchers from the University of Bristol are carrying out a new study with a view to helping optimise the relationship between vets and clients, ensuring every pet receives the best possible care.

The study, “The Power of Transparency: What Vets and Owners Really Think" is being run by the University of Bristol with support from Langford Vets, with the researchers asking pet owners to share their perspectives through a quick, anonymous online survey.
“We are living in a century defined by rapid and abundant communication, yet there is surprisingly no data on how veterinary professionals and pet owners actually communicate with one another,” said project lead Dr Latifa Khenissi, Senior Clinician in Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

“By sharing your views, you’ll be helping to build a more transparent, supportive and effective environment for pets, owners and veterinarians alike,” Dr Khenissi explained.

The aim is to find out how pet owners would prefer vets communicate with them, particularly around complex topics such as care decisions, expectations, and emotional impact.

The study comprises two questionnaires: one for pet owners and another for vets to explore the importance of transparency in their communication with pet owners, with a view to making them more clearly aligned in the future.

Follow the link to complete the questionnaire.
The survey will be open for six months.

The Power of Transparency: What Vets and Owners Really Think. Have your say here.

17/08/2026

Ready to build confidence in abdominal ultrasound?

Join us on 21 October 2026 for a practical, hands-on training day designed specifically for veterinary surgeons.

You'll learn how to scan:
✅ Liver
✅ Spleen
✅ Kidneys
✅ Bladder
✅ Gastrointestinal tract

With expert guidance and plenty of scanning time throughout the day.

📍 Langford Vets
📅 21 October 2026

Secure your spot here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/ultrasound-practical-day-introduction-to-abdominal-ultrasonography-21st-oct-2026/

14/08/2026

Congratulations to our graduating 2025-2026 Nurse Interns on completing their internship year. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, and we wish you every success for the future 🎉

We're also thrilled to welcome our 2026-2027 Nurse Interns as they start their rotations with us. We can't wait to see them grow, learn, and thrive over the coming year.

Please join us in congratulating our graduates and wishing our new interns a warm welcome 💚