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The next step in protecting the VN title
nurse
If the bill is approved, any non-registered person using the title would face fines or convictions.
Lord Trees submits bill to the House of Lords

A bill to protect the title 'veterinary nurse' has been submitted to the House of Lords. It could now be debated in the Lords and the House of Commons and, if approved, would become law.

Professor the Lord Trees submitted the 'Veterinary Nurses (Protection of Title) Bill' to the ballot yesterday (19 May). It will receive parliamentary time if it draws highly enough in the ballot, which will be drawn before the summer recess.

If approved in its current form, it would prohibit the use of the veterinary nurse title for anyone not listed on the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses.

Should any non-registered person then use the VN title or any name, title or description that implied they were on the register, they could face fines or conviction under the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

Commenting, Lord Trees said it is "very exciting, and a privilege" to submit the private members' bill. He added that if it is debated by the House of Lords and the House of Commons, he is "confident that the bill will receive total cross-party support."

"It would mark the final brick in the wall of creating a fully-fledged, recognised and protected veterinary nursing profession. This is what the veterinary nursing profession merits and the public deserve."


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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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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

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