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Views on veterinary nursing sought
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Feedback will be used to maintain the quality and standards of veterinary nurse training.
Invitation to join Central Qualifications consultation on nurse training

Nurses, veterinary surgeons, practice managers and others with an interest in the profession are being invited to give their views in the Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Consultation 2014.

Central Qualifications (CQ) examination board and awarding organisation is conducting a consultation on all aspects of veterinary nursing training, qualifications and employment, to help ensure that graduating students have the knowledge, competence and day one skills necessary for a successful career in veterinary nursing.

CQ is seeking the views of everyone with an interest in veterinary nursing and in particular is asking for views on the following:
  • Content of the veterinary nursing syllabus
  • Standards of examinations and assessments
  • Duration of training programmes
  • Practical competencies and day one skills required by employers
  • Training practice and placement location requirements
  • The role of step up qualifications
  • Routes of entry to veterinary nursing
  • Advanced / postgraduate qualifications and further training options for veterinary nurses
  • Pathways for existing non-qualified nursing assistants
  • Accessibility of training
  • Employability

The feedback received will be used to maintain the quality and standards of veterinary nurse training as well as set the standards for CQ’s postgraduate qualifications.

For further information or to submit your views, write to VN Consultation, Central Qualifications, Elmtree Business Park Elmswell IP30 9HR, e-mail vnconsultation@cqual.org or visit their website www.cqual.org to download a consultation form for completion. 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.