Vet Futures is offering the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to the London Vet Show (Olympia, 19-20 November) to the winner of it’s ‘Veterinary Vision’ essay competition. Entrants- who could be vets, VNs, practice managers, students or anyone with a veterinary interest – are being asked to write an essay in no more […]
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RCVS Annual General Meeting and Awards Day
Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses are invited to attend the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Annual General Meeting and Awards Day on Friday 10th July at One Great George Street in Westminster between 10am and 12.45pm. The AGM is followed by the presentation of awards, giving those attending the opportunity to recognise and celebrate […]
German Shepherd Dog Standard changed to incorporate long coats
The German Shepherd Dog Standard has been altered to create two separate varieties of coat. The Kennel Club’s General Committee has approved the addition of words covering long coated dogs. A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the […]
Adult Learners’ Week #lovetolearn
It’s never too late to learn a new skill, and there’s no better time to see what events and taster sessions are happening near you, than during Adult Learner’s Week between 13th and 19th June. Adult Learners’ Week completes the two month celebration of learning with a national awards ceremony, a reception in Parliament, regional […]
RCVS launches consultation on VN Day-One clinical skills
As RCVS Awards will be closed by the end of this year, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is taking the opportunity to review and reduce the number of required skills in order to make it more relevant to clinical practice. The current Day-One Skills document was developed by RCVS Awards in 2010, and […]
RCVS advice service trials extended opening hours
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Professional Standards Advice Team will be trialing extended hours, meaning that a member of staff will be available to answer calls about the Code of Professional Conduct and it’s supporting guidance until 7pm. The trial will last for 3 months starting in June, which calls will be taken […]
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month: June 2015
The Gypsy, Roma Traveller History Month runs from the 1st – 30th June 2015. It aims to raise awareness of these communities and their valuable contributions to our society and to offset the negative stereotyping and prejudice that have led to the situation where; Gypsies, Roma and Travellers are the largest ethnic minority community in […]
New Head Nurse Congress a Resounding Success
The College of Animal Welfare would like to thank all delegates, speakers and exhibitors who attended the very first Head Nurse Congress on the 16 and 17 May for making the event such a resounding success. The enthusiasm of all who attended was infectious and it was clear from the feedback that a head-nurse specific […]
Head Nurse Congress a Resounding Success
The College of Animal Welfare would like to thank all delegates, speakers and exhibitors who attended the very first Head Nurse Congress on the 16 and 17 May for making the event such a resounding success. The enthusiasm of all who attended was infectious and it was clear from the feedback that a head-nurse specific […]
‘Veterinary Nurses (Protection of Title) Bill’ submitted to House of Lords
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council member Professor the Lord Trees has submitted a Private Members’ Bill to the House of Lords which would legally protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ Lord Trees commented: ‘It is very exciting, and a privilege to be entering a Private Members’ Bill to protect the title veterinary nurse into […]