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RCVS seeks comment on extra-mural studies

Following the announcement last month of the establishment of a Working Party to review Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) in the undergraduate veterinary degree, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is inviting...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 1:48 PM

RCVS mourns loss of past president

Emeritus Professor Leslie Vaughan DSc DVR FRCVS, President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1987-8, has died. Qualifying from the Royal Veterinary College in 1949, Professor Vaughan held...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 9:23 AM

RCVS announces review of extra-mural studies

Recent changes in the way veterinary schools teach clinical and practical skills, coupled with increasing financial pressure on students and new graduates, have triggered the Royal College of Veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 6:18 PM

Age-barrier removed for VN trainees

The lower age limit for student veterinary nurses - previously set at 17 - has been removed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in order to comply with age discrimination legislation. The entry...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 3:30 PM

Practice Premises Register opens for registrations

The RCVS has announced that registrations for the new RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises will be accepted from 1 November 2008, allowing all those who wish to supply medicines from veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:10 PM

More universities accredited for CertAVP

The RCVS has accredited four more universities to assess modules for its Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP). This means that there are now 78 modules for candidates to choose from, with...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 7:48 AM

Prescription charge ban ends

From 31 October 2008, veterinary surgeons will again be allowed to charge animal owners for writing prescriptions, when a three-year ban on such fees comes to an end. The Supply of Relevant Veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 2:23 PM

RCVS sets up new veterinary legislation group

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has set up a new Veterinary Legislation Group to consider proposals for changes in veterinary regulation, in the light of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 9:52 PM

Liverpool vet struck off for inadequate clinical care

The Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS has found Mr Leslie Higgott, of Wallasey, near Liverpool, guilty of Disgraceful Conduct in a Professional Respect and has directed that his name be removed from the...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00 AM

RCVS launches research into 24-hour cover provision

The RCVS has launched a research project into the extent to which veterinary surgeons are able to meet its requirement that steps are taken to provide 24-hour emergency cover. The College's 24-hour...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 3:18 PM

Check registration status of recruits, warns RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is stressing the need for employers to check the registration status of the veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses they recruit. This comes following several...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:20 AM

New President for RCVS

Mrs Jill Nute has been invested as president of the RCVS at the AGM and Awards Day, held on 4th July in London. Mrs Nute graduated from Liverpool University in 1970 and initially assisted in mixed practice...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:12 AM

RCVS Council & VN Council Election Results

Just over 17% of the RCVS membership voted in the Council elections – which the RCVS reports is consistent with previous turn-outs. New faces on the RCVS Council include Richard Stephenson, Charles...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Sat, 17 May 2008 5:11 AM

Veterinary Surgeons Act update delayed

A report published by the Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs committee this week has concluded that The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 is in need of updating. However, lack of available budget in the...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 16 May 2008 3:08 PM

RCVS Council elections hit by voter apathy

According to the RCVS, 86% of veterinary surgeons, and 92% of veterinary nurses have so far failed to vote in this year's council elections. There's still time: voting for the RCVS Council and...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:19 PM

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