Vetsure Hub | Ashley Gray | Activity https://hub.vetsure.com/members/ashley-gray/activity/ Activity feed for Ashley Gray. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:17:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 3f9491853d777987ce10a0d3078b2add Ashley Gray posted an update: this just published by CMA: […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/9404/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:45:02 +0000 this just published by CMA: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-identifies-multiple-concerns-in-vets-market

]]> 0 6d2b89a1d534d7244c876e9197a2ae80 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/8400/#acomment-8401 Fri, 19 May 2023 11:11:54 +0100 that is an incredible achievement. many congratulations to you all!

In reply to - angelawilkin posted an update A big CONGRATULATIONS to Kirstie and the team at Hitchin Veterinary Practice on, very recently, becoming employee owned ! The very best to you all ]]> a4478a80545a2088eb52d0e1fc0acbe1 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/8394/#acomment-8397 Thu, 18 May 2023 11:55:58 +0100 welcome Joe! Great to have you on board

In reply to - angelawilkin posted an update Delighted to introduce Joe, our new Vetsure Ambassador from Cambridge Vet School Hello. I’m Joe, a 4th year vet student, and I’m the new ambassador for Vetsure at Cambridge Uni […] ]]> ec86836a817de51c931bcb7003ab3625 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/8352/#acomment-8353 Fri, 12 May 2023 06:03:02 +0100 Busy times in the SW! Welcome all to the group!

In reply to - Sarah Kick posted an update It’s been a very busy start to the year in the South West and I hope you’ll join me in wishing a very warm welcome to our new members, North Park Vets, Coach House Vets, Island VetCare, […] ]]> 91da78853551c397b2a3f3f3abbb7c01 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/8199/#acomment-8204 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:01:45 +0100 very big Vetsure welcome to you James and team!

In reply to - Steve Carter posted an update Vetsure would like to wish a very warm welcome to James and team at Millie’s Vets in Congelton, Cheshire. Millie’s are proud to be Congleton’s only Independent Veterinary Practice and […] ]]> e0e2eda2c00633e1f809e5711b96b9d7 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/8166/#acomment-8167 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:41:58 +0100 great to have you on board Wild Side Vets!

In reply to - Steve Carter posted an update We are delighted to announce that we will be working with Wild Side Vets in Barrow in Furness for their Pet Insurance, Buying Group and Pet Health Plans requirements. Wild Side will […] ]]> e5f5999dcb30b1fdbb65672bf881e6fa Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/7549/#acomment-7578 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:58:05 +0000 great to have you both on board – welcome!

In reply to - Sarah Kick posted an update A big Vetsure welcome to two new practices in the southwest! Dumbledore Vets is a new independent practice in Dorset and opened their doors to clients last Wednesday! Wishing them the […] ]]> 0385e754e3aca412fac09236a436c705 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/7232/#acomment-7250 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:22:39 +0100 I’m with you on this Ian. when I used to work for intervet (as MSD was then), the vaccine in development was lepto 7. Three serovars clearly didn’t get through trials and hey presto – you’re left with the 4 serovars that we absolutely must protect against! marvellous. especially as the same vaccine is essential in all parts of the world!

In reply to - Ian Clarke posted an update Hi all, anybody have any info on prevalence of L grippotyphosa and L Australia? Are they core vaccine requirements? We are experiencing fairly frequent L4 local reactions and one recent […] ]]> 2a86689237da115c0c8c5aa60c236bdd Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/7164/#acomment-7190 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:04:16 +0100 Many congratulations!

In reply to - angelawilkin posted an update Great to finally meet Claire and Georgie at Vet3 EquineCare this morning in Diss – good luck with all your plans and for your opening on 1st October 😊 ]]> dcc09330d8872a680b37a17b52c32611 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/7080/#acomment-7083 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:22:37 +0100 Many congratulations to you all! Big welcome to the group.

In reply to - angelawilkin posted an update Good Morning everyone ! I would just like to welcome The Mayers Veterinary Clinic – a new start up located just outside Norwich – Good Luck Charlotte and team ! ]]> c642920e72fc163a08d777c7f0626734 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6967/#acomment-6971 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:33:56 +0100 welcome beaconsfield vets! great to have you on board.

In reply to - Sarah Kick posted an update I’d like to extend a very warm Vetsure welcome to Helen and her team at Beaconsfield Vets who are joining the buying group, health plans and insurance network. I’m looking forward to […] ]]> 3d3f31e5b390d9f2021016cfd85052b9 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6900/#acomment-6927 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 06:50:24 +0100 welcome Blackdown! fabulous to have you on board!

In reply to - Sarah Kick posted an update Delighted to welcome Blackdown Equine Vets to Platinum! Based in the beautiful town of Kingsbridge, south Devon, the practice is a well established 4 vet team covering Kingsbridge and […] ]]> 2fc6f3c6dafc0fa050d9fd1f6e2f6725 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6774/#acomment-6776 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:34:11 +0100 So good to hear about so many new startups! Mahoosive congratulations Simon and Louise! and welcome to the gang!

In reply to - angelawilkin posted an update Welcome to Hunt & Harris Vets new Platinum and Vetsure members in Hullbridge in Essex – they both used to work as vet and nurse, for a corporate who closed down their branch – they […] ]]> 5360148f1e4da7357e9c414a4fdb3182 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6771/#acomment-6775 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:32:28 +0100 Really delighted to have you on board Selworthy Vets and Thomas.

In reply to - Sarah Kick posted an update I’d like to extend a very warm Vetsure welcome to new Platinum member Thomas Rees, director of Selworthy Vets in south Devon. Selworthy Vets is a well established mixed practice in the […] ]]> 522a3b46cbd853495566768415b8d6b6 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6726/#acomment-6732 Tue, 24 May 2022 08:56:17 +0100 Congratulations! only seems like a blink ago that we heard about the vision. now a reality! Massive achievement.

In reply to - angelawilkin posted an update A very big warm welcome to Riverport Vets in St Ives Cambridgeshire – now promoting Vetsure in their soon to be opened new premises – its been a really long project for Ben and his […] ]]> 5d79da23e6ad0519d3ea4abffa071570 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6594/#acomment-6595 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:33:12 +0100 hi Ian. whilst it has been a while since I’ve been in practice, it seems from chatting to our Claims Manager @ Vetsure that the approach used by vets has not changed much on these sort of tests. In general, claims for such tests include the test at cost but then have a vets ‘test and interpretation fee’ to cover the cost of time and expertise…[Read more]

In reply to - Ian McKelvie posted an update what sort of markup is standard practice for external lab stuff. just done a top allergy panel and it’s 350 plus vat cost ]]> 66ebabd3d3c55727f99a58a40dfcfb15 Ashley Gray posted an update: I am absolutely delighted to announce that Vetsure won two […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6498/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:53:14 +0000 I am absolutely delighted to announce that Vetsure won two awards at the prestigious Customer Service Excellence Awards in London last night. We won in the categories of ‘Retention and Loyalty’ and ‘Above and Beyond’! So proud of the team after what has been a very challenging couple of years.…[Read more]

]]> 1 77e3af237b5278b5b01dfd59f9411c87 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/6324/#acomment-6329 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:49:23 +0000 I would write Ian McKelvie BVMS MRCVS LTD t/a mckelvie mobile vets. legal name is most important but doesn’t hurt to have both.

In reply to - Ian McKelvie posted an update Hi guys, registering a new mobile practice. Im getting business insurance today, my official company name is Ian McKelvie BVMS MRCVS LTD, my trading name for the business is mckelvie […] ]]> 50d5bb2a71cb3cbce60dedf2965f278e Ashley Gray posted an update: Whilst still investigating the acquisition of The Vet group […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/5964/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:50:48 +0000 Whilst still investigating the acquisition of The Vet group by CVS, the CMA has now turned attention to the Goddards acquisition by Vet Partners. https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/vetpartners-limited-slash-goddard-holdco-limited-merger-inquiry

]]> 0 6b366b5820848009ea5a940492c31721 Ashley Gray posted an update: Out for dinner with the heads of Boehringer this evening. if […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/5958/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:16:13 +0000 Out for dinner with the heads of Boehringer this evening. if anybody has any beef for me to bring up, now’s your chance! or positive feedback of course….

]]> 0 22422d00238df74c602b92290d556ae4 Ashley Gray posted an update: We know that many corporates have closed sites over the last […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/5857/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:48:49 +0100 We know that many corporates have closed sites over the last 18 months. But does anybody have any experience of what is happening to these sites? Are they leased to new vet practices? Are they leased to other businesses? Any insights appreciated.

]]> 1 443d9d9a801f2063abb186b335b360c1 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/5824/#acomment-5834 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:46:37 +0100 Thanks for sharing Julian

In reply to - Julian Cosser posted an update [bpfb_link url=’https://spvs.org.uk/colourful-cpd-webinars/’ title=’Colourful CPD Webinars – SPVS Ltd’ […] ]]> bce0948c349638b98aa96b9707cb1824 Ashley Gray posted an update: Really looking forward to catching up with everybody at Think […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/5811/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:28:44 +0100 Really looking forward to catching up with everybody at Think Tank tomorrow. It’s been an exhausting 18 months for everybody. Time to take 24 hours to RESET!

]]> 0 7f8af9e57b5564a98966408fa03c5df4 Ashley Gray commented on the post, Time for vets to look at subscription models… https://hub.vetsure.com/2020/05/06/time-for-vets-to-look-at-subscription-models/#comment-7 Tue, 12 May 2020 07:28:51 +0100 It all starts to get a bit ‘grey’ in areas like this Ben. Essentially, anything with a predictable need with a limited value can be included in an assurance scheme but as soon as the value becomes limitless you […]

]]> caa61848b903bafa805e8ccca230491e Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3673/#acomment-3674 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:40:57 +0100 Really useful. Thanks for sharing this @steve-carter

In reply to - Steve Carter posted an update the link to the document i was talking about re what to do if PPE runs out . https://www.vetsurevet.com/guidelines-for-control-of-covid19-risk-and-use-reuse-of-ppe-during-the-covid-19- […] ]]> 5367395d63481b906683c33e91fa5856 Ashley Gray posted an update: Morning all - whilst vaccinations are (currently) off radar, […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3655/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:46:55 +0100 Morning all – whilst vaccinations are (currently) off radar, vaccination reminders are still critical – not just now, but for managing a controlled return of footfall – take a look at my post at: https://hub.vetsure.com/2020/04/06/the-importance-of-vaccination-reminders-even-though-we-cant-currently-fulfill-them/

]]> 0 649ee78136df804551190edb38fe85e5 Ashley Gray posted an update: Just in case you have not seen the latest advice from govt on […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3545/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:52:23 +0000 Just in case you have not seen the latest advice from govt on Covid business support: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk

]]> 0 792f840e8af73543e4db640d9047dac9 Ashley Gray posted an update: The BVA are currently looking into the practicalities of […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3544/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:19:51 +0000 The BVA are currently looking into the practicalities of furloughing staff ‘in’ and ‘out’. We are also investigating with employment specialists. As soon as we have guidance on this, we will share with members. Thanks for raising @benmonumentvets-co-uk. If anybody finds an answer sooner please share.

]]> 0 6b57c65826d76cd89785d02288fd0169 Ashley Gray posted an update: Hi all, Great article on the approach being taken by our […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3514/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:37:44 +0000 Hi all, Great article on the approach being taken by our colleagues over the pond on the issue of telemedicine: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/inside-navcveterinary-telehealth-whats-next/

]]> 0 6c542145718faa0baa1fb9604dc8e01c Ashley Gray posted an update: Conclusions on the steering committee re: telemedicine […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3370/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:50:30 +0000 Conclusions on the steering committee re: telemedicine services. The group should not engage with providers who are offering online consults directly – e.g. Pawsquad, FirstVet etc – as these are deemed to be competition. But Vetsure should investigate (on behalf of members) providers of services that allow our members to undertake their own online…[Read more]

]]> 0 d127423a1084f41cb004f4be75b78c36 Ashley Gray posted an update: It was great to hook up with the Vetsure steering committee […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3365/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:29:48 +0000 It was great to hook up with the Vetsure steering committee prior to LVS last week – thanks to @martin-paterson, @paul-walden, @simon-tai-2, @julie-hutton, @benmonumentvets-co-uk and @steve-carter. Some great discussions on the group’s approach to telemedicine and direct to consumer delivery services – more to follow….

]]> 1 e172c88535019b20f72efdcb69d45515 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3341/#acomment-3348 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:36:07 +0000 Hi Ben. We are investigating vet it at the moment. Might be worth a conversation if you want me to put you in contact

In reply to - Ben Gilbert-Pocock posted an update in the group Think Tank Does anyone have any strong practice management system recommendations? We are with Robovet but seems very expensive with poor service (let alone having […] ]]> 743dfe618c61497cb2732f173930e7cb Ashley Gray posted an update: Two exciting new products being launched by Zoetis in the […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3283/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:54:50 +0100 Two exciting new products being launched by Zoetis in the early new year: Simparica trio (that seems to be public knowledge) but also a new kennel cough vaccine given via the mucosal surface of the gums. The new Simparica has a moxidectin for roundworm and includes lungworm prevention licence.

]]> 0 cb7dd721dcfe323ae26c22974622c02d Ashley Gray posted an update: Anybody else seen these ads spring up? Company delivering OTC […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/3258/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:34:21 +0100 Anybody else seen these ads spring up? Company delivering OTC flea treatments on a monthly basis to pet owners. All over the tube in London.
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]]> 0 a9e2beb45107ab6298161f4137a087cb Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2761/#acomment-2805 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:21:48 +0000 See latest post today @julian-peters, @benmonumentvets-co-uk

In reply to - Ashley Gray posted an update If you are a platinum member or any other practice using loxicom I strongly suggest that you order 2-3 months stock of the injectable version ASAP. ]]> d651177b035f99a39845a1e19671dc38 Ashley Gray posted an update: News re: Norbrook Loxicom injectable. A ring-fenced […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2804/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:21:05 +0000 News re: Norbrook Loxicom injectable.

A ring-fenced allocation has finally been secured for our Platinum practices. Your Norbrook TM should make contact to arrange a months stock to be delivered to you through your wholesaler (from the ring-fenced stock). If they do not make contact directly, please contact them, asking for your allocation to be…[Read more]

]]> 0 0c0989ef809a188149d15eb441dc10bd Ashley Gray posted an update: If you are a platinum member or any other practice using […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2761/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:24:46 +0000 If you are a platinum member or any other practice using loxicom I strongly suggest that you order 2-3 months stock of the injectable version ASAP.

]]> 3 f58f8a6eb50cb1178f08a4bdd7bb76a1 Ashley Gray posted an update: Trouble at Pets at Home? […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2660/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:07:32 +0000 Trouble at Pets at Home? https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/pets-home-announces-closure-plans-15469833

]]> 0 d63732907a3e5f3fe7ac80324ec01f7f Ashley Gray posted an update: It's been great to see the flow of sales of our new pet […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2617/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:00:37 +0000 It’s been great to see the flow of sales of our new pet health plans since we launched last week! Even more encouragingly we are seeing early evidence that the promotion of health plans is also driving insurance sales – with some customers taking out both and benefiting from discounts to their insurance (alongside 5 weeks free!!!)

If you’d like t…[Read more]

]]> 0 2731c4560e017fd21137237416004dcf Ashley Gray and Gareth Buckley are now friends https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2615/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:00:13 +0000 0 cd8a632161f66c687f8a00be19a26bb4 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2607/#acomment-2612 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:54:12 +0000 Congratulations to the Mulberry House team! Great to have you on board – and great to see new practices opening around the country.

In reply to - Sarah Kick posted an update Welcoming Mulberry House Vets as a new Vetsure Member and advice on financing equipment for the clinic! I’m delighted to introduce and welcome a new member to the Vetsure network! M […] ]]> f81f4f098057d3d101daa8f2f9729433 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2599/#acomment-2600 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:23:22 +0000 Oh and please share the link above with all your fellow professionals and on whatever veterinary forums that you think might be interested!

In reply to - Ashley Gray posted an update Over the coming weeks we will be exploring differing business models for independent practices and how to support succession planning involving staff members – be they vets, nurses, […] ]]> a758a5aca197e632843e5b9060ea7032 Ashley Gray posted an update: Over the coming weeks we will be exploring differing business […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2599/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:22:03 +0000 Over the coming weeks we will be exploring differing business models for independent practices and how to support succession planning involving staff members – be they vets, nurses, receptionists or practice managers. Take a look at this article on employee ownership (similar to John Lewis model) as a radical starter:
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]]> 1 ad424d78a9def3cdf6f7910c4d33c624 Ashley Gray posted an update: Pleased to announce that we will be launching our Pet Health […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2536/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:05:07 +0100 Pleased to announce that we will be launching our Pet Health Plans to our first practices in the next couple of weeks! The ONLY provider offering customers health plans and pet insurance in one place. All health plan members will be rewarded with discounts to their pet insurance – and this is just the starting point in our strategy aimed at…[Read more]

]]> 1 547c16abba2462d199f5aabd5325ed4f Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2469/#acomment-2492 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:48:53 +0100 Thanks @terry-girling-2. We are aiming to put some presentations on the hub and having a meeting at LVS in the first instance. Talk soon.

In reply to - Ashley Gray posted an update Looking forward to a day with the steering committee today. We are meeting with various accountants and management consultants in the heart of London City to explore ‘Alternative B […] ]]> aa5b2e916bf8d662a222919a53c18b9f Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2469/#acomment-2478 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:45:18 +0100 Amazing day yesterday. Group heard some very compelling arguments for NOT selling your practice right now. And some great structuring ideas for driving succession from within. Even heard about employee ownership models that have started to appear in the vet world (John Lewis type models). We will be gathering ideas to present back to you ASAP!!!!

In reply to - Ashley Gray posted an update Looking forward to a day with the steering committee today. We are meeting with various accountants and management consultants in the heart of London City to explore ‘Alternative B […] ]]> ace66b696b0b75215a762ec7ff6a2b13 Ashley Gray posted an update: Looking forward to a day with the steering committee today. […] https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2469/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:40:53 +0100 Looking forward to a day with the steering committee today. We are meeting with various accountants and management consultants in the heart of London City to explore ‘Alternative Business Models’ including ways to help staff members buy into the practice, staff ownership models (like John Lewis) and alternative succession planning. Should be an…[Read more]

]]> 3 e1067e96a812e1b2485d07ab8f2867b5 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2331/#acomment-2359 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:37:22 +0100 Sounds like a fab tool Doug. If you would be happy for us to share with fellow members please email to Sophie@vetsure.com or benita@vetsure.com. We can upload to our resources section.

In reply to - Terry Girling posted an update Would appreciate any suggestions any one has on how to calculate a salary package for a post maternity leave return to work situation. One of my vets is coming back 3 days a week […] ]]> 1988b9f9ebc8d62990bf7b63e76cbd61 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2327/#acomment-2340 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:16:15 +0100 Still a work in progress Gareth but go to Vetsure vet.com and look under ‘careers’. This section also hot off the press and under development but you should be able to start to get a feel.

In reply to - Vetsure Hub posted an update We have a new graduate looking for a veterinary position! Graduating with a BVSc inVeterinary Science, University of Liverpool, they’re looking for their first vet job and are willing […] ]]> bf3b1bfc24ae401d6ee0330aecf25d91 Ashley Gray posted a new activity comment https://hub.vetsure.com/activity/p/2117/#acomment-2129 Fri, 11 May 2018 08:24:38 +0100 Thanks @martin-paterson and @steve-carter. thanks also to @stewart-halperin who has provided another point of contact. We can share notes in a couple of weeks.

In reply to - Martin Paterson posted an update Thanks Steve. Likewise, I have emailed Steve Headon from Moore Scarrott for his input ]]>