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How should I disclose convictions to the RCVS?

... to content How should I disclose convictions to the RCVS? If you are applying to join the Register for the first time (or are applying to be restored) a declaration/disclosure form will be part of ...

What happens once convictions are disclosed to the RCVS?

... to content What happens once convictions are disclosed to the RCVS? For those already registered with the RCVS The Registrar will consider all declarations made and may seek guidance from external ...

Closed cases

... to content Closed cases If the case is closed, the conviction/adverse finding will be recorded against your name. There will be no further action on the part of the RCVS, although it may be ...

Annex A - Convictions and cautions protected for the purpose of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

... to content Annex A - Convictions and cautions protected for the purpose of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Cautions A caution is a protected caution if it was given to a person for an ...

Simplified new concerns investigation process to come into force

... to content Simplified new concerns investigation process to come into force 29 September 2022 As of 1 October 2022, the RCVS will be introducing a streamlined new concerns investigation process, with ...

Somerset-based vet removed from Register for stealing controlled drugs

... to content Somerset-based vet removed from Register for stealing controlled drugs 19 December 2019 The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has directed the Registrar to remove a Somerset-based veterinary ...

Providing emotional support for those going through professional conduct proceedings

... to content Providing emotional support for those going through professional conduct proceedings 30 May 2023 This article is written by one of the volunteers from the RCVS-funded Professional Conduct ...

Gaining insights on animal owner complaints

... to content Gaining insights on animal owner complaints The RCVS-funded Veterinary Client Mediation Service was set up last year following a one-year trial and is an alternative dispute resolution ...

Charter Case Committee

... to content Charter Case Committee The Charter Case Committee is an independent committee set up in July 2023 under the Royal Charter of 2015 . It allows for the alternative resolution of certain ...

Charter Case Committee Protocol

... to content Charter Case Committee Protocol Introduction The Supplementary Royal Charter 2015 (the Charter), requires the RCVS to set, uphold and advance veterinary standards, and to promote, ...