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Call for independent register of veterinary physiotherapists

The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) is calling for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to establish an independent register of veterinary physiotherapy practitioners...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 1:28 PM
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ITV's 'Tonight' programme portrays vets as money-grabbing

ITV's Tonight programme broadcast last night portrayed a veterinary profession in which overcharging is commonplace. Researchers for the programme took three healthy animals (a cat, a dog and a rabbit...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 4:22 PM
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One month to register practice premises

The RCVS issued a reminder today that there is just over a month left before the 1 April deadline for all veterinary practice premises from which medicines are to be supplied to be registered with the...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 5:59 PM
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Free masterclass to help you prepare for medicines inspection

The RCVS and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) will be holding a free Masterclass offering practical guidance on the requirements of the Veterinary Practice Premises Register, on Saturday 4 April...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 7:52 AM
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Practice Premises Register opens for registrations

The RCVS has announced that registrations for the new RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises will be accepted from 1 November 2008, allowing all those who wish to supply medicines from veterinary...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:10 PM
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Prescription charge ban ends

From 31 October 2008, veterinary surgeons will again be allowed to charge animal owners for writing prescriptions, when a three-year ban on such fees comes to an end. The Supply of Relevant Veterinary...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 2:23 PM
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RCVS sets up new veterinary legislation group

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has set up a new Veterinary Legislation Group to consider proposals for changes in veterinary regulation, in the light of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 9:52 PM
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Liverpool vet struck off for inadequate clinical care

The Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS has found Mr Leslie Higgott, of Wallasey, near Liverpool, guilty of Disgraceful Conduct in a Professional Respect and has directed that his name be removed from the...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00 AM
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RCVS launches research into 24-hour cover provision

The RCVS has launched a research project into the extent to which veterinary surgeons are able to meet its requirement that steps are taken to provide 24-hour emergency cover. The College's 24-hour...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 3:18 PM
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Check registration status of recruits, warns RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is stressing the need for employers to check the registration status of the veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses they recruit. This comes following several...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:20 AM
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New President for RCVS

Mrs Jill Nute has been invested as president of the RCVS at the AGM and Awards Day, held on 4th July in London. Mrs Nute graduated from Liverpool University in 1970 and initially assisted in mixed practice...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:12 AM
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RCVS Council elections hit by voter apathy

According to the RCVS, 86% of veterinary surgeons, and 92% of veterinary nurses have so far failed to vote in this year's council elections. There's still time: voting for the RCVS Council and...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:19 PM
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RCVS publishes revised complaints procedure

The RCVS has published a revised complaints procedure on RCVSonline. The procedure represents the culmination of 12 months of work from the College's Preliminary Investigations Committee, with the...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:47 AM
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