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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Jul- 2017 -14 JulyCurrent Affairs
College warns not to employ ‘bogus vet’
Veterinary practices are being warned not to employ a bogus vet who steals the identity of legitimately registered members in order to practise fraudulently. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a warning following continual convictions. Peter Keniry, who has convictions dating back to 1986 in his native…
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Jun- 2017 -21 JuneCurrent Affairs
RCVS CEO to move to Prince’s Trust role
The chief executive of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), Nick Stace, will be leaving the College at the end of summer, having accepted a new role as UK chief executive at The Prince’s Trust. The charity ‘creates life-changing opportunities’ for those aged 11-30 and Nick has long-held a…
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14 JuneCurrent Affairs
RCVS calls on Prime Minister to consider vets
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise giving greater certainty to EU nationals working in the UK in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. This follows the publication of an RCVS report looking at the impact of last year’s referendum vote on European veterinary…
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8 JuneEvents
Boehringer hosts cardiology webinars
Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Vetmedin, is hosting a two-part webinar series focusing on mitral valve disease (MVD) on its Boehringer Academy website. The online webinars each count towards approximately 20 to 30 minutes CPD and are titled ‘MVD: understand the heart of the problem’ and ‘Meaningful murmurs’. ‘MVD: understand the…
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2 JuneLatest News
RCVS and BSAVA work together on PDP research project
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are working together to conduct a research project to evaluate the impact of the Professional Development Phase (PDP) on veterinary graduates. The College’s PDP is a period of structured self-assessment, reflection and development designed to…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
More than 600 vets attend ROYAL CANIN® Symposium
More than 600 veterinary professionals travelling from 61 countries recently came together to explore ‘Feline Medicine in the 21st Century’ at ROYAL CANIN’s latest Vet Symposium. The two-day convention was hosted near to ROYAL CANIN’s head office in Montpellier, France. It allowed delegates to attend both clinical and practice management…
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1 JuneLatest News
Vets gather for ROYAL CANIN® Vet Symposium
More than 600 veterinary professionals travelling from 61 countries recently came together to explore ‘Feline Medicine in the 21st Century’ at ROYAL CANIN’s latest Vet Symposium. Hosted near ROYAL CANIN’s head office in Montpellier, France, the two-day convention allowed delegates to attend both clinical and practice management lectures, take part…
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1 JuneLatest News
Boehringer hosts feline CKD webinar series
Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Semintraâ, is hosting a three-part webinar series focusing on feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). The online seminars, which each count as 20-30 minutes CPD, will cover the early detection and diagnosis of CKD and the impact this can have on progression of the disease, together with…
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May- 2017 -26 MayLatest News
The London Cat Clinic opens for business
The London Cat Clinic, a brand new purpose built feline-only practice was opened on May 25, by Bob the Streetcat and owner James Bowen. The clinic is situated at 82-86 Spa Rd, in the heart of the Bermondsey regeneration area. Catering for the health and well being of all cats from kittens…
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Apr- 2017 -27 AprilLatest News
Medivet secures £20m funding for new practices
Medivet has secured a £20 million funding package from HSBC, which will allow the business to progress its acquisition plan to purchase new practices across the UK. Medivet has already used part of the funding facility to acquire six practices – four in Wales and two in South London, with…
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