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The RCVS Academy will be celebrating Veterinary Nurse Awareness month (VNAM) this May by showcasing courses dedicated to supporting the progression of veterinary nurses.

The RCVS Standards Committee agrees new guidance on compulsory microchipping of cats following the introduction of legislation in England.

February has been a busy month at the RCVS Academy - we celebrated our love of learning for Valentine’s Day and 20 February marked National Leadership Day where we recognised the importance of leadership in our day-to-day roles. National Leadership Day is a reminder that there is a leader within us all as veterinary professionals.

In order to further assist vets in clinical practice with the changes to RCVS guidance on prescribing prescription-only veterinary medicines (POM-Vs) that were originally implemented on 1 September 2023 following the College’s 'under care' review, the RCVS and Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have together...

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is part of our lifelong learning commitment as veterinary professionals. Compliance is checked by the RCVS through the 1CPD platform, and the RCVS Academy is here to support you in meeting your CPD requirements.

Thinking of standing for Veterinary Nurses Council this year? Looking for an insight into what life on Council is actually like?

We spoke to current VN Council members Simon Williams RVN, first elected in 2023, and Jessica Beckett RVN, first elected in 2022, about their experiences and why they originally decided to stand.

Thinking of standing for RCVS Council this year? Looking for an insight into what life on Council is actually like?

We spoke to current RCVS Council members Dr Tshidi Gardiner MRCVS and Dr Louise Allum MRCVS about their experiences and why they originally decided to stand.

A reminder for all those involved in managing their practice’s membership of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) that a number of updates are due to come into effect soon.

In our November 2023 RCVS Academy update, Jen Ayers, RCVS Academy Manager, looks at how we can use the shortening days and the chillier nights to reflect on the year just gone.

This year saw the first person with refugee status successfully pass the RCVS Statutory Examination for Membership (‘the Stat Exam’). This exam must be undertaken by individuals who hold veterinary degrees not recognised by the College if they wish to join the Register of Veterinary Surgeons and practise in the UK.