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In pictures: the UK's new vet school
The £45m school received a royal welcome
 
Queen tours Surrey vet school
The UK's eighth veterinary school was opened by Her Majesty the Queen (photo © University of Surrey).

 
The UK's new veterinary school got off to a royal start last week, after it was officially opened in Surrey by Her Majesty the Queen. It is only the second vet school to open in the UK since 1965 and hopes to drive world-leading 'one health' research.

A special opening ceremony saw Her Majesty tour the school's state-of-the-art facilities, meeting staff, students and one of its founding partners, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick.


Students wait for the Queen
Students awaiting the Queen's arrival.


Surrey vet school
Surrey's new state-of-the-art vet school is the result of five years of "vision, enthusiasm and determination from many talented individuals," said its executive dean, Lisa Roberts.


Noel Fitzpatrick
Noel Fitzpatrick, one of the school's founding partners, said: "

This is our legacy, and we are intensely proud to be part of this evolution in health education."


Noel changes a foot pad
Noel changed a foot pad on Scruffy the dog, so he was ready for the Queen's arrival.


Second year students
Second year students practising clinical skills.


The Queen unveiled a plaque
Her Majesty was invited to unveil a plaque to mark the occasion.


War Horse
Joey – star of the theatre production War Horse – reared up on his hind legs as the Queen's limousine departed (photo © University of Surrey).
 

 

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Sustainability leader elected first CEO of Vet Sustain

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 Vet Sustain, an organisation supporting veterinary professionals towards a more sustainable future, has appointed Laura Gelder-Robertson as its first chief executive officer.

Bringing 25 years of business and sustainability experience to the role, Laura will head up a team of directors, volunteers and working group members, driving action towards six sustainability goals (Welfare, Wildlife, Wellbeing, Warming, Waste and Water).

Welcoming Laura to the team, Vet Sustain's chair Ed Bailey said: "We are thrilled to appoint Laura at the helm of Vet Sustain. Working with our existing team, her expertise will allow cross-pollination of ideas and solutions from other sectors, strengthening the tools, training and collaborations we build to serve our veterinary community." 

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Applications open for RCVS Fellowship

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.

The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.

Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.

The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.

Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.

Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.