📽️Voting has been extended for the Smiley Charity Film Awards! If you haven't had a chance already, please vote for our film Marty's story, by the 5th February.
Every vote will help us share Marty’s inspiring story and raise awareness about our life-saving work.
Vote for Marty's Story today at: rvcact.com/MartysStory
Marty’s story has been entered into the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
At just 10 weeks old, Marty suddenly became gravely ill. Within 24 hours, he was in the hospital with kidney and liver failure, and his family was told he might not survive.
Thanks to the ultrasound machine we funded, Marty’s critical condition was diagnosed in time. After two weeks of intensive care, Marty defied the odds and started his remarkable recovery. Today, he’s a happy, cheeky Labrador bringing joy to everyone he meets!
Help us share Marty’s inspiring story and raise awareness about our life-saving work by voting for our film at: rvcact.com/MartysStory
Voting closes on 29th January
🩸What better way to celebrate the end of 2024 than by honouring the incredible Blood Donor Heroes who have retired this year?
To the Class of 2024: from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being true lifesavers. Your contributions will always be remembered.
Join us in celebrating these blood donor heroes by sharing your messages of love in our comments.
🎄We hope this festive season offers time with family, friends (and of course our furry, feathered and scaled friends too!). As we reflect on the last year, we are grateful for your incredible support. Thank you! We wish you and your pets the very best of health this Christmas time.
As 2024 comes to a close here are just a few of our favourite moments from across the RVC.
From celebrating 20 years of the RVC Blood Donor Programme, to the opening of our New Transfusion Medicine Centre - there has been so much to celebrate at the RVC this year. We're incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve together to improve the treatment and care of animals.
Help Pets Like Gyasi Defy the Odds
🐱 Gyasi, a brave cat, was given just weeks to live. Four years later, he’s still thriving, thanks to expert cancer care at the RVC.
“We’ve had priceless extra time with Gyasi. He’s living life to the fullest while undergoing treatment, and it means the world to us.” — Siobhan, Gyasi’s owner.
Your support can help more pets with cancer like Gyasi receive the life-enhancing treatment they need to enjoy more time with their families.
Donate today and bring hope to pets and their families this Christmas at: rvcact.com/CancerAppeal
#GivingTuesday
When we opened our new blood donor unit this month, we were reminded of the wonderful community spirit that embraces the RVC Blood Donor Programme. The service has over 200 blood donors, #GivingBlood to help #SickPets. To every human who brings (or has ever brought) their beloved pet in to donate, thank you. When you save a pet, you save the humans who love them too. To find out what’s involved about becoming a blood donor visit www.rvcact.com/CanYourPetGiveBlood
Cow calving simulator
Happy #WorldAnimalDay! We're passionate about animal welfare and increasing opportunities for students to practise their skills safely before working with live animals. We've funded a Hereford cow calving simulator which enables students to hone essential techniques such as calving, blood sampling and administering epidurals. Watch the video to see this innovative teaching model in action. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) #AnimalWelfare #VeterinarySkills #cow #calving
Today is #WorldHeartDay! Thanks to a generous supporter, we’ve equipped the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery Service with surgical loupes. These special magnified glasses enhance precision in complex surgeries. With an integrated cameras, the team can improve care for our patients through learning after each surgery, and advance teaching of cardiothoracic surgery. Learn more about the impact these loupes are making at: rvcact.com/cardiacloupes
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) #AnimalSurgery #WorldHeartDay2024 #heart #hearthealth #heartday #heartsurgery #cardiacsurgery #cardiology
Dan Chan, our Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, is running the GP Bedford Autodrome Marathon this Sunday! Every penny he raises will help build a new home for our Blood Donor Programme.
Help cheer Dan on and sponsor him today at: rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
Happy National Cow Appreciation Day! Research by World Animal Protection, demonstrated that brushing and/or stroking has a positive impact on the welfare of dairy cows. So we funded two rotating cow brushes at Boltons Park Farm. The brushes revolve automatically when a cow moves in, enabling them to groom their sides and back. RVC students also have the opportunity to evaluate the effects of the brushes on a cow's physical and mental wellbeing and milk production. #cowappreciationday #cows #dairycows #dairyfarm #happycows #farmanimals #animalwelfare
Melissa is climbing the Welsh Three Peaks in memory of her dog Lola. She's taken on this incredible challenge to raise money for canine epilepsy research at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Today she will climb her last peak, Cader Idris. Please help more dogs like Lola by donating at rvcact.com/EpilepsyFundraiser. Thank you. #CanineEpilepsy #Fundraising
