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- 2016 -5 JulyIndustry News
Could Brexit threaten the status of vets and vet nurses?
‘Brexit’ could impact upon the status of vets and vet nurses working within the UK. Almost half of veterinary surgeons registering in the UK qualified from veterinary schools elsewhere in the EU, say statistics provided by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Following the EU referendum on June 23 2016,…
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Jun- 2016 -14 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Large-scale fraud’ conviction for vet and dealers
A vet and two dealers have been convicted of a ‘large-scale fraud’ where they sold ill and dangerous horses to unsuspecting buyers. Aniela Jurecka, 28, Charlotte Johnson, 28, and vet David Smith, 66, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation today at Maidstone Crown Court, reports…
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May- 2016 -10 MayVeterinary
Post-grads learn veterinary techniques
Post graduates in their second year of the Independent Vetcare’s New Graduate Academy have received instruction in Practical Suturing CPD. They’re the first group to take advantage of Vetoquinol’s advanced approach to wet lab CPD. The team followed a day of neurological lectures with a second day’s practical including a 20…
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Feb- 2016 -15 FebruaryEvents
Shortlist announced for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards
Ceva Animal Health has unveiled the shortlist for its fifth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Individuals, businesses and charities within the seven categories were chosen following a day of deliberation by a panel of industry judges, chaired by Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. The judges also granted one additional award in special recognition…
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11 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do
More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten vets polled by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s ‘Voice of the Veterinary Profession’ survey revealed the vital role VNs play in practice life, with vets rating the top two…
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3 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA helps vets speak up for animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a landmark animal welfare strategy. In an announcement made at its annual London Dinner (3 February), the Association drew attention to the veterinary profession’s unique opportunity to advocate animals’ best interests at individual, community and political levels. Just over half a century since…
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Aug- 2015 -14 AugustVeterinary
Vet becomes canine rehabilitation therapist
The clinical director at Pennard Vets, Peter Van Dongen (Drs (Utrecht), CertVR, MRCVS, CCRT), has added a new skill to his CV. Peter became a qualified Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, after completing a course with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute based in Florida, associated with the State University of Colorado. Peter said: “This…
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3 AugustIndustry News
Vet Futures reveals the true feelings of the industry
New information released by the Vet Futures Survey shows how the veterinary profession can be stressful but rewarding. The survey was carried out as part of Vet Futures, a joint project from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). In relation to the ‘respected…
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May- 2015 -22 MayEditorial
How Much Do People Trust Their Vet?
Pet trade professionals are, in general, passionate about animal care. But, do we know how non-industry members view vets’ commitment and dedication? A new survey asked the public to share their opinions. A recent ICM opinion poll asked over 2000 members of the public how much they trusted the veterinary…
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15 MayVeterinary
New Status for Derby Vet
Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre in Derby has announced that Karl Underhill, a veterinary surgeon, recently gained ‘Advanced Practitioner Status’ from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Lists of Advanced Practitioners and RCVS Specialists can be found on the RVCS website. Only a small percentage of practising vet achieve this…
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