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RCVS warns of dodgy VN training courses

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is warning practices and would be veterinary nurse students to check that VN training courses are approved by the College, or they will not lead to qualification...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:43 PM

RCVS seeks vets to help veterinary graduates

The RCVS is looking to recruit two veterinary surgeons as part-time Postgraduate Deans, to help oversee new veterinary graduates during their Professional Development Phase (PDP). Freda Andrews, RCVS Head...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:08 AM

First equine modular certificates awarded

Seven veterinary surgeons who took their final assessments at the University of Liverpool on 6 September have become the first to receive the postgraduate RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:37 PM

European VN training project set to continue

A project which aims to standardise the assessment of veterinary nurse practical training across Europe will have life beyond its pilot phase, thanks to European VN training network, Vetnnet. The announcement...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:40 AM

RCVS launches Extra-Mural Studies audit

A Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons audit panel is to visit UK veterinary schools to assess how Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) is being carried out, identify good practice and make recommendations for improvement...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 8:58 AM

New EMS prep tool for veterinary undergrads

The University of Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have announced a new initiative to help vet students prepare for their Extra Mural Studies (EMS) placements. Freda Andrews, RCVS Head...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:39 PM

500th vet enrols for RCVS CertAVP

Chris Jordan, veterinary surgeon at Companion Care vets in Chingford, Essex, is the 500 th vet to sign up to the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP), which was launched in 2007....

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 2:15 PM

Nearly half newly-qualified vets complete PDP

Figures produced by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons show that almost half of the first cohort of newly-qualified vets to sign up to the Professional Development Phase (PDP) have now completed...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 5:44 PM

First candidates gain Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP)

Stuart Jackson, from Carterton, Oxfordshire, and Austin Kirwan from Ormskirk, Lancashire are the first candidates to achieve the RCVS postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP)...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 1:42 PM

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

CPD cards sent to vets and Registered Veterinary Nurses

The 2009 RCVS Continuing Professional Development Record Cards have been sent to all practising vets and Registered Veterinary Nurses. Undertaking and recording Continuous Professional Development (CPD...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 4:48 PM

RCVS seeks comment on extra-mural studies

Following the announcement last month of the establishment of a Working Party to review Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) in the undergraduate veterinary degree, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is inviting...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 1:48 PM

RCVS announces review of extra-mural studies

Recent changes in the way veterinary schools teach clinical and practical skills, coupled with increasing financial pressure on students and new graduates, have triggered the Royal College of Veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 6:18 PM

More universities accredited for CertAVP

The RCVS has accredited four more universities to assess modules for its Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP). This means that there are now 78 modules for candidates to choose from, with...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 7:48 AM

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