Two disciplinary hearings to take place in September 2026

The RCVS will be hosting two disciplinary hearings in September 2026 – one for a veterinary nurse and a resumed hearing for a veterinary surgeon.

Date Published:: 16 Sep 2026

Disciplinary

Events and meetings

The Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee hearing in respect of Miss Amy Lauren Adkins RVN will take place online from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September.

The resumed hearing in respect of Dr Craig Kirby MRCVS will take place at the RCVS hearing room in Hardwick Street, London on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September.

The hearing will be held in public and members of the press and public are welcome to attend. Those who wish to attend should contact us on [email protected].

The charges for both hearings are available on request.

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