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Vet receives first ever RCVS Queen's Medal
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The Queen's Medal is the highest award that can be received by a veterinary surgeon.
Award presented in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty the Queen has presented a Belfast-based veterinary surgeon with the first ever RCVS Queen's Medal. It the highest award that can be received by a vet and recognises outstanding contributions to the profession.

Des Thompson OBE received his award in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace on October 8.

He said: "It was a complete honour and a wonderful experience to be received by Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace today, and I’m thrilled to have been awarded the RCVS Queen’s Medal.

"Her Majesty was interested to hear about Northern Ireland, and the fact that I’ve been practising there since I qualified."

The ceremony was also attended by RCVS president Stuart Reid, past president Colonel Neil Smith and RCVS registrar Gordon Hockey.

Mr Thompson received two separate nominations for the medal, both of which praised him for his work helping other members of the profession. In his work for the Young Vet Network in Northern Ireland and the Veterinary Benevolent Fund, he has particularly helped young vets embarking upon their careers.

The nominations also highlighted the decades Mr Thompson has spent actively involved in veterinary politics. He has been president of the RCVS, BSAVA, Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons, Northern Ireland Veterinary Association and many other organisations.

The Queen's Medal was introduced last year with the approval of Her Majesty, who is patron of the RCVS.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk