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'We need to find our inner voice'
Stacey Bullock
If elected to VN Council, Stacey Bullock hopes to see a more standardised to veterinary nurse training.

VN Council hopeful shares her future aims

Veterinary nurse Stacey Bullock is among six candidates hoping to be elected to the VN Council in this year's upcoming elections. If elected, she hopes to see a more standardised approach to veterinary nurse training, as well as improved efforts to empower veterinary nurses.

Adding value to the RVN
Speaking to VetCommunity, Stacey said she would like to see every practice team member helping to add value to RVNs by empowering them to carry out the tasks for which they are trained.

"They are extremely under-utilised and therefore morale runs low," she explained. If nurses were empowered within practice, she believes it would reaffirm the need for qualified nursing staff in all practices.

To read more about Stacey and her aims if elected, log in to VetCommunity: http://vetcommunity.com/vs/we-need-to-find-our-inner-voice/

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.