Recent VSA activitiesOur main activity remains communicating with the RCVS over the new guidelines to the Code of Conduct, Section 23.32 where it states that a vet may describe themselves as a Specialist even if they have no RCVS Recognised Specialist qualification, so long as they add the term “not an RCVS Recognised Specialist”.
The RCVS has recently updated the guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons.
This focus group, which takes place on Friday 3 May 2024 between 9.30am and 4.30pm at the Woburn House Conference Centre, will concentrate on the first of the VCCP’s three workstreams which is the development of a veterinary specialty training programme in primary/ general care.Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS Director of Education, said: “The overall aim of this event is to gather stakeholder’s thoughts and insights on the need for GP specialty training, the potential impact and advantages to the profession as well as any potential risks.
The CMA published their initial review of the veterinary sector on 12th March.
A new name for BCVSp for a new era.
Today, 12 March 2024, the CMA has announced it intends to laumch a marked investigation into veterinary services.
It is now illegal under the Dangerous Dogs Act for anyone in England or Wales to own an XL Bully type dog without a Certificate of Exemption.
BVA President presses for urgent reform of ‘not fit for purpose’ Veterinary Surgeons Act at the organisation’s annual Westminster dinner.Speaking at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) annual Westminster dinner last night (Wednesday 29 February), addressing members of the veterinary profession, MPs and peers – including the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP – BVA President Dr.
MMI invites veterinary professionals to attend online ‘Mind Yourself’ trainingThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is inviting veterinary professionals to attend a new online ‘Mind Yourself’ training programme, designed to help individuals to improve and protect their mental health.The three-part online virtual programme – open to all members of the veterinary professions including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students, receptionists, and practice managers – will be delivered by award winning mental health training charity Two Roads Charity.
