RE: RCVS Council votes to consult on changes to disciplinary system

Nhombokisheni — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:00:08 GMT

The RCVS exists because of vets and veterinary auxiliary staff - not because of the public. We pay subscriptions - not the public. By listing it's number one priority as protection of the public(sic from Vets), the mother body is essentially characterising vets as 'ill-equipped, dangerous pratitioners' - a sentiment bolstered by the desire to introduce this new legislative shift. Clearly change is being proposed, not because the current system no longer works, but to give the public more "teeth" to bite us. Of course, the mental health of the profession, the high suicide rates, and significant numbers leaving the profession are all miniscule compared to the "call to public protection". A significant number of those that subscribe FEAR the RCVS, when we should instead feel reassured to have this body represent us. "Trepidation" captures the feeling of dread associated with this body. You're there to protect us - not change just because we are among the few left with the current 'beyond reasonable doubt' system.