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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom and ensures that standards within the veterinary profession are maintained, safeguarding the health and welfare of animals and the interests of the public. Find out more...
Image: Dr Jerry Davies
Dr Jerry Davies was elected Junior Vice-President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons at yesterday's RCVS Council meeting. He was uncontested and is due to take up office on RCVS Day on 2 July 2010.
Image: veterinary student
Are you a UK veterinary undergraduate looking for funds for EMS studies this summer? If so - and you’re quick - you can still apply for an EMS Vacation Scholarship from the RCVS Trust.
Regional Question Time Meeting, Preston
The RCVS Officer team will be heading to Preston on Thursday 18 March to take questions from members of the veterinary profession. Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, practice managers and others involved in the profession are all invited to the meeting to debate current veterinary issues.
Image: The Guardian
You may have read an article in the Saturday 6 February issue of the Guardian regarding a Romanian veterinary graduate who is working as a veterinary nurse in the UK. The article raised some issues and we have written to the editor of the Guardian to outline these.
Vets, how well do you know the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct ?
Try our online quiz to find out.
It’s anonymous, although we will collate results to see how the profession is faring as a whole.
The 25-question quiz should take about 10 minutes, and you can review your answers to check the relevant part of the Guide .
Good luck!
Download the new Practice Standards Manual - valid from 1 April 2010
Practice standards for animal owners and veterinary practices
Professional Development Phase (PDP)
Register of Veterinary Practice Premises