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Stuart Reid awarded CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Stuart has been a tireless campaigner for setting and advancing standards within the UK veterinary profession.

RVC principal recognised for contributions to the veterinary profession

Former RCVS president Stuart Reid has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Stuart received the honour for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education. A member of RCVS Council since 2005, he served as RCVS president from 2014-15 and is currently principal of the RVC.

Stuart said: “I am delighted and humbled. It is truly a privilege to have had the opportunity to be part of both the veterinary profession and the university community, and to have worked with colleagues throughout my career who have a huge commitment to the common good.

“I am very grateful that the importance of animal health, education and science is being acknowledged in this way.”

During his career, Stuart has been a tireless campaigner for setting and advancing standards within the UK veterinary profession. As chair of the Education Policy and Specialisation Committee in 2011, he oversaw the College’s review of veterinary specialisation, which led to the new Advanced Practitioner Status.

Stuart has also been the driving force behind the joint BVA and RCVS Vet Futures Project and, as chair of the RCVS governance panel, led wholesale reform to the College’s governance arrangements. He also chairs the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the veterinary team.

RCVS chief executive Lizzie Lockett commented: “We have been incredibly fortunate to have someone of Stuart’s calibre, character and international renown on our Council for so many years. His contributions and commitment to the RCVS, as well as to the wider veterinary professions, are as significant as they are often understated.
 
“On behalf of RCVS Council and all the staff, I should like to say how delighted we are that he has been honoured in this way. Such recognition is very much deserved and we send him our warmest congratulations.”

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.