Features

Following discussions with individual veterinary surgeons working in the farm sector and the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), the Standards Committee has agreed a new frequently asked question and answer.

Following a recent review, the RCVS Standards Committee has agreed to consolidate the our existing guidance on consumer care and freedom of choice. The Committee also agreed to update our guidance on professional autonomy to encompass some of the key principles of contextualised care and ensure that the commercial interests of businesses do not unduly influence the clinical decision making of individual vets and veterinary nurses.

The RCVS has published new advice for the profession on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulations published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate earlier this year.

With our landmark Veterinary Clinical Careers Pathway (VCCP) Project now well underway, we wanted to bring you an overview of the first two stakeholder workshop sessions held to discuss some of the key objectives of the project.

This summer has been an exciting and productive time for the RCVS Academy, with new courses launched and more on the way. Amongst these is our newly launched ‘Mentorship’ course.

Following a recent review, the RCVS Standards Committee has agreed a package of new guidance in relation to use of professional status and qualifications.

FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb addressed Royal College Day on Friday 5 July 2024 where she spoke about the role of vets in the food system and the challenges and opportunities facing the profession.

Address from Belinda Andrews-Jones RVN, Chair of RCVS VN Council, at Royal College Day on Friday 5 July 2024 at the Royal Institute of British Architects

The address from Dr Sue Paterson FRCVS, outgoing RCVS President for 2023/24, given at Royal College Day on Friday 5 July at the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Address from Linda Belton, RCVS President 2024-25, at Royal College Day on Friday 5 July 2024 at the Royal Institute of British Architects