The college has published its annual report for 2023 including reflections on how the scrutiny of external regulators has re-emphasised the professions’ wider social role.
Members of professions have until 22 July to give feedback on wide ranging proposals that include more than doubling the number of laypeople on RCVS council.
Angelika von Heimendahl, one of only two UK-based European specialists in reproduction (small animal), also warned chronic issues of poor breed health were likely to persist.
Leading vet sector figures, plus experts from psychology field, have contributed to the Keeping It Civil guide, which has been released through the University of Aberdeen.
Nominations can be made in four categories: VNJ Writer of the Year, RVN Champion of the Year, RVN Mentor of the Year and Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year.
Bosses at OOH provider insist the move is temporary, but necessary for legal reasons, and say they cannot guarantee the safety of staff who do choose to sleep on site.
Kentdale Referrals in Cumbria is among the first practices in the world to be accredited by Zero Pain Philosophy, joining a handful of others in the UK.
Recipients include former college president and current RVC principal Stuart Reid, who will be awarded the college’s highest accolade, the Queen’s Medal, at Royal College Day.
Student veterinary nurses will begin studying at Aberystwyth University this September as part of plans to expand Wales’ only school of veterinary science.
SPVS believes findings, including number of vet professionals undertaking overtime halving in three years, indicate things could be getting better for sector.
The University of Bristol’s Feline Centre is internationally renowned for its excellence and education in cat care, and is marking its half century with a full-day of CPD on 15 May.
