The RCVS is reminding the profession that the deadline is approaching for nominations from veterinary surgeons who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council elections.The RCVS is reminding the profession that the deadline is approaching for nominations from veterinary surgeons who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council elections.

The nomination period runs up until 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2017 and, in order to stand, candidates need to submit a nomination form, a short biography and personal statement, and supply a high resolution digital photo.

Each candidate also needs two nominators: veterinary surgeons who are on the College’s Register but are not current RCVS Council members.

Dr Chris Tufnell, RCVS President, discusses RCVS Council and various committees in a video urging members of the profession to put themselves forward:

The election period starts around mid-March and will run until 5pm on Friday 28 April 2017. Ballot papers will be sent to veterinary surgeons who are eligible to vote in the week commencing Monday 13 March 2017.

Nomination forms, guidance notes and frequently asked questions for prospective RCVS Council candidates can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk/rcvscouncil17

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