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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Mar- 2015 -12 MarchCurrent Affairs
Vets Can Use ‘Doctor’ Title Decides RCVS
The Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will to permit veterinary surgeons in the UK to use the courtesy title ‘Doctor’, in a decision that has been welcomed by British Veterinary Association (BVA). The RCVS’ announcement follows a consultation that received over 11,000 responses. The use of…
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Feb- 2015 -25 FebruaryEditorial
ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?
Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016. From that point onwards, all dogs must be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old. Owners will also be required to register their pet with an approved database.…
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May- 2014 -8 MayEvents
Heading to the London Pet Show? Come and visit the RCVS
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the UK, will be in attendance at the London Pet Show on May 17 and 18. Visitors to the event are encouraged to come to the RCVS stand (A855) to find out how the College sets veterinary…
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Mar- 2014 -14 MarchTrade Organisations
PFMA’s ‘Pet Obesity: Five years on’
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has revealed two in three (63 per cent) owners feel more important problems face their pets than obesity. Today, three in four vets believe pet obesity is on the rise, considering the root causes of pet weight gain to be owners not following feeding guides, treating…
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5 MarchCurrent Affairs
UK’s first Seminar Led Debate on Raw Feeding for Veterinary Students
On February 20, natural pet food company Natures Menu organised a UK first, an independent seminar led debate on raw feeding cats and dogs with veterinary students. The students of LUVS, Liverpool University Veterinary Society turned out in droves to find out more about the much talked about topic, which…
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Jul- 2013 -30 JulyTrade Organisations
RVN Disciplinary Committee suspends Northants registered veterinary nurse
The Registered Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has suspended a registered veterinary nurse who admitted to taking home a patient that was supposed to have been euthanised. During the hearing the committee heard how Sally-Ann Roberts had deliberately gone against the wishes of…
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12 JulyCurrent Affairs
RCVS Charitable Trust relaunches as RCVS Knowledge
The RCVS Charitable Trust, has announced a complete rebranding that includes a change of name to RCVS Knowledge and the refocus of its mission on supporting the flourishing evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) movement across the globe. For the past 50 years, the charity has been known as a small funder…
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10 JulyCurrent Affairs
Disciplinary committee strikes off Somerset practicing vet
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has directed that the name of a Somerset-based veterinary surgeon be removed from the register, having found him guilty of serious professional misconduct. During the 11-day hearing, the disciplinary committee heard eight, separate and unrelated complaints against Dr Marcus Hutber,…
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Apr- 2013 -17 AprilCurrent Affairs
Cats Protection celebrates James Herriot award
Maggie Roberts, Cats Protection’s director of veterinary services, received a prestigious award at the annual British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) congress. The event took place on Thursday 4 April at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, where Maggie was presented with the JA Wight Memorial Award. This celebrates the…
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Mar- 2013 -28 MarchEvents
Pet first aid training course launches
Wallace Cameron Training Division has announced the launch of its new pet first aid training course. Going national on 12 April, the new course will enable dog owners, groomers, trainers, sitters and walkers to gain the knowledge needed to recognise and deal with pet emergencies. The course will cover a…
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