The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced that its Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby Earle, has decided to take early retirement and will leave the organisation on 19 April 2013. “As Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby was instrumental in leading significant developments in the regulation of veterinary nursing and the establishment of national […]
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RCVS Head of Veterinary Nursing to take early retirement
Start a Leadership and Management Course at the end of April and Save 20%
There is still time to enrol onto our Leadership and Management Courses, accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), starting at the end of April! And, if you enrol to start in April, you can save 20% off the course fees! If you are already working in a leadership or managerial role such […]
Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill Published
Have you ever had an encounter with a ‘dangerous’ dog? Do you believe it’s ‘deed, not breed’? The Government yesterday published an amendment to the controversial Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The full text of the bill is available here – while a brief overview is available from the BVA website, and a comment from BVA President Peter […]
Veterinary Surgeons Act Amended
On Saturday (6 April), the Legislative Reform Order (LRO) to reconstitute the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) disciplinary committees separately from its Council came into force and has amended the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA). The LRO brings the RCVS in line with regulatory best practice and improves the independence of the RCVS disciplinary […]
Kennel Club expresses concern over the planning application for a large scale commercial dog breeding premises
The Kennel Club has raised serious concerns after being made aware of the National Farmers Union’s (NFU) ‘full support’ for the retrospective planning application of a large scale commercial dog breeding establishment in Gloucestershire. The endorsement by the NFU supports their member’s application to ‘continue with their diversification and support the core farming enterprise’ by […]
Customer Experience Manager Appointed at RCVS
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed Nicola South to the new role of Customer Experience Manager; a new role intended to help improve the experience for vets, veterinary nurses and the public in their dealings with the College. “I’m extremely excited and proud to be joining the staff at the RCVS, and […]
VN Council seeks nominees for Golden Jubilee award
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the veterinary nursing profession, for this year’s VN Council Golden Jubilee award. Veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons and lay people can be nominated for the award which recognises those who have helped shape the VN profession. Kathy Kissick, VN Council Chairman, said “This award recognises those […]
Leadership and Management Courses Now Open for Enrolment!
We are delighted to announce that our new range of Leadership and Management Courses accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) are now open for enrolments with the first intake of students starting at the end of April. Originally planned to start at the beginning of year, we made the decision in January […]
Nursing Progress Log Completion…
High percentage Nursing Progress Log (NPL) completion close to an NPL deadline may be subject to audit by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Please make sure the NPL is fully case referenced, justification is present to support competence, all guidance notes are completed and the description line is used. Please make sure the student […]
Full Time Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Placement Students
Please remember you must make sure your register of attendance, placement evaluation and behavioural tool is completed and submitted (copy of) to your course tutor by tomorrow (22 March 2013).