The Herald reports the new jobs are being created due to CVS Group being granted planning permission by West Lothian Council to build a veterinary referrals hospital, small animal practice and specialist pathology laboratory in the town.

The Livingston facility is set to be one of eight referral practices in the UK, providing specialist treatment for the vet industry.

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