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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Jan- 2018 -16 JanuaryIndustry News
Protesters raise concerns to RCVS
Protesters marched to The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to hand over a petition based on the Council’s recent statement on the use of complementary and alternative medicines, including homeopathy. The delegation, of around 40, handed over a petition containing around 15,000 signatures calling for the RCVS to retract its original statement on…
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8 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
University launches pioneering feline study
The Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic, located at the University’s Small Animal Practice in the heart of Liverpool, has launched a new feline study in conjunction with ROYAL CANIN. The university will provide a base for the long-term study. Established to improve understanding of the ageing process in cats, the team,…
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4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
New illegal puppy trade guidelines launched
Independent Vetcare (IVC) are to release guidelines for its 500 practices giving them advice on how to educate clients and protect themselves from the illegal puppy trade. The group’s clinical board set up a working party in 2017 to study the pitfalls that vets and their clients can fall into…
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4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Vet convicted of harassment
A Nottinghamshire-based veterinary surgeon has been suspended from the Registrar following a harassment conviction. Victor Daniel Pousada Garcia appeared before the Committee on 18 and 19 December following his conviction for harassment at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court in September 2017 for which offence the magistrates sentenced him to six weeks’ imprisonment,…
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Dec- 2017 -19 DecemberTrade Organisations
RCVS president announces charities receiving Christmas Box
The president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has chosen two charities focused on working animals in the UK, The Horse Trust and Medical Detection Dogs, as the recipients of this year’s RCVS Christmas Box. The Box includes a £3,000 annual donation to the charity. The Horse Trust…
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7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Nominations open for RCVS Council elections
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council election. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2018 and, in order to stand, candidates will need to submit a nomination form,…
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Nov- 2017 -21 NovemberCurrent Affairs
VET Fest announces conference programme
VET Festival, in partnership with Centaur Services, has announced its 2018 conference programme comprising over 120 lectures, brand new subject areas and featuring over 30 speakers. Now offering a wider variety of forward-thinking CPD choice, VET Festival has added Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cardiopulmonary, Diagnostic Imaging and Nutrition. The conference programme…
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15 NovemberCurrent Affairs
7m pet owners could be feeding toxic food to dogs and cats
A new survey from Webbox has suggests that over 7 million (60 percent) pet owners in the UK are giving their companions human foods that are toxic when consumed by dogs and cats. The research, commissioned by pet food manufacturer Webbox, suggested that 1.4 million pet owners could be feeding their…
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10 NovemberCurrent Affairs
WildWash to be stocked by NVS
WildWash, the producer of natural skin and coat care shampoos and cosmetics for pets, has announced that veterinary clinics can now purchase its products through NVS. NVS is a one stop shop for vets and takes orders up to 8pm seven days a week. WildWash products are already stocked by veterinary…
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9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Former BVA president joins Agria as Vet Panel Lead
Agria Pet Insurance has announced that Robin Hargreaves, former British Veterinary Association (BVA) president, is joining the team as Vet Panel Lead. This advisory role will see Robin supporting the specialist pet insurer from a veterinary perspective on many aspects of their business strategy and product portfolio, while building on…
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