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RCVS launch 'middle tier' accreditation for vet surgeons
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Practising veterinary surgeons with at least five years' experience and a relevant postgraduate qualification will be eligible to apply
Accreditation demonstrates the veterinary surgeon has advanced knowledge in a designated field.

Starting in September, the RCVS will begin to accept the first applications for Advanced Practitioner status, its new accreditation for veterinary surgeons.

The new accreditation status represents a 'middle tier' between veterinary surgeons holding an initial veterinary degree and RCVS specialists, and will demonstrate that the veterinary surgeon has advanced knowledge and experience in a designated field of veterinary practice.

Practising veterinary surgeons with at least five years' experience and a relevant postgraduate qualification will be eligible to apply to be recognised as RCVS Advanced Practitioners. Accepted qualifications include the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) with a designation; the RCVS Certificate awarded up to 2012; postgraduate clinical qualifications awarded by universities or recognised awarding bodies; and other relevant clinical postgraduate master’s degrees.

Advanced Practitioners will be expected to undertake at least 250 hours of CPD over each five-year period of accreditation, of which 125 hours should be in their designated field.

Dr Kit Sturgess, chair of the advanced practitioner assessors panel, said: “Being an Advanced Practitioner is more than just a status – it will demonstrate to members of the public and colleagues alike that a veterinary surgeon is working at an advanced level in their field and has made an ongoing commitment to career development and lifelong learning through engaging with CPD over and above the RCVS minimum requirement.”

Applications can be made online at www.rcvs.org.uk/advanced where further information about eligible qualifications, CPD requirements and fees can be found.
 
A free webinar about Advanced Practitioner status will take place on Tuesday 30 September at 8.30pm. To register for the webinar visit www.thewebinarvet.com/rcvs-advanced-practitioner-status

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.