RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited

With the recent publication of our Workforce Modelling Report in December 2024, join us as we revisit the seven ambitions of our Workforce Action Plan published in 2022.  

It’s been two and a half years since the publication of the Workforce Action Plan, which sets out the key areas in which the veterinary sector—including representative organisations, employers, charities and other stakeholder groups—can work collaboratively on workforce challenges in the professions. 

Via its seven ambitions, the Action Plan presents what the College is doing to tackle the issues. It also details how collaboration, culture change, career development, and leadership—among other things—could help with workforce shortages by improving retention of current professionals, encouraging new entrants, and supporting the return of those who have left.

But what now? 

With our new workforce model, we now have access to data which shows us where the professions could be headed in the future. A lot has changed over the past few years, and it is important that we keep ahead of the curve and work together to understand how we can best continue to move forward. 

Our series of interactive webinars, begins with an introductory session to the workforce model, before expanding into separate sessions on each of the individual seven ambitions set out within the Action Plan. Within each webinar, we answer your questions and discuss how, together, we can ensure a bright future for the professions.

Before joining the sessions, it may be useful for you to read, or refresh your memory, of our Workforce Action Plan which is available to download. You may also wish to familiarise yourself with our 2024 Workforce Modelling Report, which is also available to download.

Download the 2022 RCVS Workforce Action Plan

Download the 2024 RCVS Workforce Modelling Report 

Please find all webinar sessions listed below. Under each webinar title you will find a sign up link containing more information on each session, including how to submit questions ahead of time and other FAQs. Session recordings will also be listed here once available.

• Workforce ambitions revisited – where are we now? - Tuesday 20 May
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• An attractive career for everyone, including those who have left - Friday 30 May
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• General practice – a chosen pathway - Friday 6 June
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• Improving client interaction and communication - Friday 20 June
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• Welcoming a modern way of working - Friday 5 September
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• Greater responsibility for veterinary nurses - Monday 15 September
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• Confidence, culture and recognition - Friday 17 October
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• Shape leaders at all levels - Friday 7 November
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