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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?
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Lizzie Lockett
Chief Executive Officer
Director of the Mind Matters Initiative
Biography
Lizzie joined the RCVS in February 2005 as Head of Communications, bringing with her 13 years' experience working in marketing, public relations, communications and public affairs both in the UK and across Europe.
As Head of Communications, and later Director of Strategic Communications, Lizzie and her team were responsible for all of the College’s communications, including media, publications, events, web and digital, design and public affairs. Lizzie was also responsible for managing the RCVS side of the joint RCVS/British Veterinary Association project, Vet Futures.
In autumn 2014, Lizzie set up the Mind Matters Initiative (MMI), alongside its then Chair, Neil Smith. MMI aims to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of members of the veterinary team.
Lizzie took up the role of Acting CEO in September 2017 and was appointed CEO in November 2017.
Lizzie is an Accredited PR Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and holds a degree in English Language and Literature from St John’s College, Oxford, a postgraduate qualification in journalism, and diplomas in the History of Art, also from Oxford.
Declaration of interests
Directorships
Director of Veterinary Policy Research Foundation
Relevant financial interests, eg shareholdings, bonds and derivatives
None
Consultancies
None
Appointments to other bodies
On Fundraising and Communications Committee of Mental Health Foundation
Membership of other veterinary or allied organisations
None
Employment
None other than at RCVS
Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register)
BA Hons English (Oxon)
Interests relating to immediate family or close friends
Family member in mixed veterinary practice
Other relevant information
Member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations