Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) sets professional standards and regulatory frameworks that shape the wider petcare ecosystem in the UK. Pet Gazette’s coverage of the RCVS focuses on policy announcements, practice standards, reforms to veterinary education and registration, and rulings that may impact retailers — especially where guidance intersects with the sale of health-related products, veterinary medicines, or advice provision. We also report on how RCVS developments influence the role of veterinary professionals in product recommendation and customer referral, offering insight for pet shops, distributors, and brand suppliers navigating this regulated space.
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May- 2018 -24 MayGovernment & Legislation
RCVS disciplinary committee tells college to remove ‘dishonest’ vet
The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has told the registrar to remove a Suffolk-based veterinary surgeon from the register for “dishonesty, clinical failings and poor record keeping”. Dr Horia Elefterescu appeared before the committee from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 May 2018 with seven charges…
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18 MayBusiness
Direct Line Pet Insurance partners with Pet Drugs Online
Direct Line Pet Insurance has partnered with Pet Drugs Online, a vet-run supplier of online veterinary medication, to provide pet owners with the opportunity to purchase veterinary prescribed medication and have it delivered the following day. Pet Drugs Online is a supplier of veterinary medication and animal products licensed in…
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16 MayGovernment & Legislation
Scotland ‘leading the pack’ on animal welfare, says BVA
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick praised Scotland for implementing policies that prioritise keeping animals happy, healthy and safe during his speech at BVA’s annual Scottish Dinner on Tuesday 15 May. Addressing almost 100 guests at the Scottish Parliament, including the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land…
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9 MayTrade Organisations
RCVS council reforms approved by parliament
Significant reforms will now take place to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council after a Legislative Reform Order (LRO) on the college’s governance arrangements received ministerial assent. The LRO was approved by parliament following a debate in the House of Lords and has now been signed off by…
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3 MayTrade Organisations
RCVS council election results announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the results of this year’s RCVS Council election, which saw another year of ‘encouraging’ levels of participation and turnout. The results, in order of number of votes, are: Susan Paterson – 3,976 votes Mandisa Greene – 3,819 votes Neil Smith –…
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2 MayCharities
Pets’n’Vets backs bid to update law on selling animals in Scottish pet shops
The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed MSP Jeremy Balfour’s proposals to upgrade ‘outdated’ law on selling animals in pet shops. The Conservative MSP highlighted research from animal charity Blue Cross indicating the current legislation governing pet shops dates from…
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2 MayVeterinary
Former vet’s register restoration rejected for sixth time
A former Kent-based veterinary surgeon has had his application to be restored on the register rejected by The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the sixth time. Warwick Seymour-Hamilton was removed from the register in 1994. The restoration hearing for Seymour-Hamilton took place on Monday…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilEvents
Vets Now announces ECC congress line up
ECC, the emergency and critical care congress for the veterinary profession has announced its line-up for the annual event in Harrogate later this year (November 2018). Congress organisers, Vets Now, are flying internationally-renowned speaker and authority on ECC, Dr Justine Lee ins from the United States. Known informally on her…
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25 AprilCurrent Affairs
Warrington vet surgeon given formal warning for false certification
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has given a formal warning to a Warrington-based veterinary surgeon after it found she deliberately provided incorrect certification about the conditions of a Greyhound kennel. The hearing for Natalia Oakes MRCVS took place from Monday 16 April to Thursday 19 April…
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25 AprilEvents
RCVS supports new veterinary career diversity event
Representatives and staff from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be attending the inaugural Vets: Stay, Go, Diversity (VSGD) Live! event this April to showcase its work on leadership, innovation and mental health. The VSGD event – inspired by the Vet Futures project – takes place on Saturday…
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