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- Overview of practice standards
- About the Practice Standards Scheme
- Which accreditation is right for your practice and how to apply
- What happens during an assessment?
- About Stanley, our support system for the PSS
- How do I update my accredited-practice information?
- How can I promote my RCVS accreditation?
- Additional resources
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Registration Committee
Terms of reference
The Registration Committee shall be responsible for activities relating to the registration of veterinary and veterinary nurse members of the College (and, in due course, other Associates members of the College), and will provide and make recommendations to Council and/or VN Council on matters relating to registration as appropriate. (View full terms of reference)
Members
- Belinda Andrews-Jones (VN Council representative)
- Niall Connell (Treasurer)
- Christopher Proudman
- Eleanor Ferguson (Registrar)
- Linda Ford
- Neil Smith
- Lizzie Lockett (CEO)
- Corrie McCann (Director of Operations)
- Melissa Donald - Chair
- Kate Richards
- Mandissa Green
Meeting dates
15 September 2021
17 November 2021
9 February 2022
11 May 2022
14 September 2022
16 November 2022
Full terms of reference
1. The Committee shall comprise the President, Vice-Presidents and Treasurer of the College, together with two veterinary members of Council, a veterinary nurse member to be appointed by Veterinary Nurse Council (VNC), and a lay member of Council or VNC. The Committee shall be chaired by one of the Officers of the College. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Registrar, and Director of Operations shall attend and participate in the meeting but shall be non-voting members.
2. The Committee shall be responsible for activities relating to the registration of veterinary and veterinary nurse members of the College (and, in due course, other Associates members of the College), and will provide and make recommendations to Council and/or VNC on matters relating to registration as appropriate.
3. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
a. Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of the provisions of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) 1966 related to the registration of veterinary surgeons; (in conjunction with the Education Committee as appropriate).
b. Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of the provisions of the Veterinary Nurse Registration Rules related to the registration of veterinary nurses; (in conjunction with VNC).
c. Reviewing and monitoring the policies and procedures relating to registration and publication of the Register.
d. Advising in relation to the creation of new categories of Associate members of the RCVS.
e. Keeping under review data relating to Find-A-Vet.
f. Monitoring registration activities (including trends in Registration for both veterinary surgeons
and veterinary nurses).
g. Monitoring reports from Appeal panels, ie
i. The Examination Appeals Committee
ii. Registration Appeals Committee (EU)
iii. Considering applications for Temporary Registration in accordance with the VSA 1966.
h. Reporting to Council on a regular basis summarising the work that comes under its purview
(usually via the minutes of its meetings).