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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 […]
New BVNA Student Competition
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are pleased to announce a new competition open to all student veterinary nurses for a chance to win one of TEN free one day registrations for BVNA congress along with a travel bursary of up to £100! Students are being asked to submit a reflective account on any aspect […]
RCVS News: Professor Stuart Reid Elected RCVS Vice President
Professor Stuart Reid, Principal of the Royal Veterinary College, was elected to be the next Vice-President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the March meeting of RCVS Council. Stuart joined RCVS Council in 2005 and has served on a variety of Committees, including as chairman of both the Education Policy and Specialisation […]
SPANA’s 2013 Outreach Programme is now open to applications
SPANA, the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, is a UK registered international charity that operates worldwide to improve the health and welfare of working animals (equids, camelids and livestock). SPANA achieves its objectives through the provision of veterinary care by locally employed vets and animal health workers. It has permanent veterinary operations in […]
RCVS on the ‘first-rate’ road to reform
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has embarked on the road to becoming a first-rate regulator, according to Chief Executive Nick Stace, speaking at the Council meeting on 7 March 2013. He gave Council members an update on progress in his first six months, which have fallen into three work-streams: ‘Building solid foundations’, focusing on […]
OFT agrees to drop ‘top ten medicines’ requirement
Veterinary practices no longer have to include information on a poster in their waiting rooms to tell clients what the top ten medicines they supply are, and their costs, thanks to pressure from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which felt the poster did not entirely serve its purpose. Following discussion with the RCVS […]