Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
Search Our Jobs
Reviewed
London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat

Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
Click here for more quirkiness
News Story 1
Chatter box The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk Chatter box

Click here for more...
Equine News
Appeal launched after horse found dangerously underweight
Appeal launched after horse found dangerously underweight

Two-year-old Bourbon weighed 120kg less than expected.
click here for more...
Study reveals insights into tendon injury risk
Study reveals insights into tendon injury risk

Researchers identify link to reduced blood supply.
Microplastics found in all Kenyan donkey faecal samples
Microplastics found in all Kenyan donkey faecal samples

 A clinic in Kenya has seen 91 donkeys with colic so far this year.
Equine friends win competition to become cover stars
Equine friends win competition to become cover stars

 Robbie and Tilly will feature on the NEF programme.
Urgent winter campaign launched for vulnerable horses
Urgent winter campaign launched for vulnerable horses

 The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is fundraising to support horse rehabilitation.
Brooke scoops veterinary wellbeing award
Brooke scoops veterinary wellbeing award

Judges praised the charity for clearly recognising wellbeing culture.
Experts to explore the world 'Through the horse's eyes'
Experts to explore the world 'Through the horse's eyes'

World Horse Welfare conference will take place on 21st November.
BEVA adds new Seller's Declaration to vet toolkit
BEVA adds new Seller's Declaration to vet toolkit

 The document will make horse purchases more efficient for buyers and vets.
Calls for wider vaccination as equine strangles cases rise
Calls for wider vaccination as equine strangles cases rise

Over 370 strangles cases have already been diagnosed in 2025.
MRCVSonline on Twitter

News Shorts
Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
Return to the top