Defra announces consultation on Veterinary Surgeons Act reform
Defra has opened an eight-week UK-wide consultation on proposals to reform the Veterinary Surgeons A...
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New animal welfare bill tackling puppy imports becomes law in the UK
More than a year ago, Danny Chambers - vet and MP for Winchester - tabled a motion to close loophole...
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RCVS extends conditional accreditation of Cambridge veterinary degree
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Education Committee has decided to grant conditional...
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RCVS welcomes government commitment to consult on VSA
On hearing the news, Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: “Having been calling for urgent reform to the...
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54% of nurses leaving the profession to pursue roles in different fields
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its "Exit Survey 2022 – 2024" report, ...
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RCVS Council 2026 election nomination period opens
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to stand as a candidate in next year’s elections ...
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New national antimicrobial use reduction targets launched for companion animals
The targets have been carefully defined following feedback and input from a wide range of sector sta...
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RCVS broadly welcomes CMA’s provisional decision proposals but raises concerns over governance reform
While the RCVS supports many of the proposed measures, particularly around transparency and pricing,...
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RCVS Knowledge calls for unified action on contextualised care
In a new report launched by veterinary charity RCVS Knowledge, findings of the first major research ...
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RVN removed from register after acting against the direction of vet
Between Monday 20th and Friday 24th October, the hearing for Miss Rebecca Davies RVN was held online...
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RCVS Mind Matters funds new research supporting mental and physical health at work
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has announced the reci...
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British Veterinary Association welcomes call from competition watchdog for vet practice regulation
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets across the UK, has ...
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RCVS responds to CMA’s provisional decision following investigation of veterinary market
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has broadly welcomed the Competition and Markets Aut...
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RCVS launches free Academy courses on mental health and suicide awareness
The RCVS Academy, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) free online learning platform, ha...
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RCVS launches podcast and WhatsApp broadcast channel
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a new WhatsApp broadcast channel, as we...
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Government decision on mandatory testing for Brucella canis vital step forward for animal and public health
Following years of campaigning, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed news that all ...
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Harper and Keele Veterinary School degree approved by RCVS Council
FIGURE (1) Professor Matt Jones (L) with RCVS President Professor Tim Parkin (R) The veterinary degr...
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RCVS launches new look
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council has welcomed the public rollout of an updated brand...
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New vet consent platform to support client communication and informed consent
As defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), informed consent, which is an essenti...
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Veterinary nurse suspended for leaving animals unattended and falsifying clinical records
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurses’ Disciplinary Committee (VN DC) ha...
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Improve Veterinary Education seeks to reassure delegates on the RCVS Advanced Practitioner status changes
Earlier this month, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) announced an updated process for...
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Vet industry complaints fall 2.6 percent year-on-year, according to new research
Funded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and free at the point of service for consu...
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Hertfordshire based vet removed from Register for illegally removing microchip
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has directed that the RCVS Re...
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RCVS introduces new accreditation process for recognising postgraduate qualifications for Advanced Practitioner status
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced an updated process for the review and...
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New RCVS Academy course launched to help veterinary professionals with responsible advertising and social media use
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Academy, the College’s free, online learning platfor...
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RCVS "Let’s Talk Adjustments" campaign draws to a close with wealth of resources for veterinary professionals
Launched back in February, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) reasonable adjustments c...
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RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited webinar series continues
The workforce action plan, published in 2022, outlines how the RCVS is addressing veterinary workfor...
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RCVS Academy launches course on the role of the appointed senior veterinary surgeon
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Academy, the College’s free, online learning platfor...
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Upcoming RCVS VN Vision events for the whole veterinary team
While veterinary nurse participation has been strong, the College is encouraging more vets and other...
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