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RCVS seeks stories of effective innovation during COVID-19
How has your practice adapted to the challenges of COVID-19?

Project to showcase the novel ways the profession has adapted to the pandemic.

The RCVS is seeking stories from veterinary professionals about how they have used effective innovation to adapt to change during the coronavirus pandemic.

The College would like to hear from individuals, practices, educational establishments and organisations about the novel ways they have adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 and its associated restrictions.

Examples might include novel ways that a practice has adapted to continue to deliver services to clients who are vulnerable or isolating, or ways an organisation or vet school has transformed from face-to-face delivery of services to digital. They might also include changes to the structure or business model of an organisation that have enabled them to adapt to the current situation.

Dr Chris Tufnell, RCVS council member and innovation lead for the College, said: “We are living through a time of unprecedented change where members of the veterinary community have become the driving forces for innovation. We have been in an innovation overdrive, adapting at pace to transform the ways of working, of serving our clients and patients, and getting things done in less than ideal circumstances.

“So, we would like to know how, over the last five months, what kind of innovative solutions have you been developing or seen people within your organisation developing? We really want to hear from you so we can share your stories to help disseminate knowledge and ideas, and inspire others.”

Stories will be showcased on the ViVet website and social media channels so that others in the profession can learn from the experiences.

They should be submitted to RCVS innovation executive Sophie Rogers, at s.rogers@rcvs.org.uk along with details of your practice or place of work. Photographs are welcomed, and the stories can take any form, such as a blog or case study.

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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.