News

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have reminded veterinary surgeons of their legal responsibilities under the Horse Passport Regulations 2009, and requested assistance from us in disseminating this advice to all members.

A meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS as constituted under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, will be held at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2AF, on...

Nominees for the RCVS Council and VN Council elections have been announced, with 13 candidates for the former and four for the latter.

We have written to 625 veterinary nurses (VNs) whose names were removed from the RCVS List of Veterinary Nurses (incorporating the Register) for non-payment of fees.

Applications are now open for new members to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) statutory committees – the Preliminary Investigation and Disciplinary Committees.

Legislation has been approved that brings veterinary regulation up to date, by ensuring the independence of those who adjudicate on complaints.

Announcing our new title VN Education, for those involved with veterinary nurse education and training.

Would-be candidates in the RCVS Council and VN Council elections are reminded that the nominations deadline is 5pm on 31 January 2013.

We were saddened to learn of the death of Mr Angus Millar Taylor, a former RCVS President, on 12 January 2013.

The RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee on Friday [11 January 2013] removed from the Register for dishonesty an Armagh-based registered veterinary nurse.