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Animal physiotherapist receives VN Golden Jubilee Award
Ms Cavill (pictured) runs PAWS Canine Myotherapy Care, serving communities across Devon and Cornwall.

Kirsty Cavill RVN is recognised for her commitment to educating others.

Veterinary Nurse Kirsty Cavill has been awarded the VN Golden Jubilee Award as part of the RCVS' annual Honours and Awards.

Ms Cavill graduated as a veterinary nurse in 1991. As well as being head nurse for a busy veterinary company, she is a qualified galen myotherapist and a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists.

Ms Cavill runs PAWS Canine Myotherapy Care, serving communities across Devon and Cornwall, and volunteers with StreetVet and Canine Arthritis Management (CAM).

The VN Golden Jubilee Award recognises veterinary nurses who have had a sustained and distinguished career, demonstrating a leadership role within the profession and acting as an ambassador for the value of veterinary nurses and their work.

Ms Cavill was chosen as this year's recipient as a result of her commitment to helping older dogs with arthritis and to training and advising others on therapeutic techniques.

She was nominated for the Award by Lynsey Tindall RVN, a fellow volunteer at CAM. Ms Tindall said: “Kirsty is passionate about her role as a RVN and is an educational leader in her field who strongly feels that volunteering is a great way to give back to her profession, patients and colleagues.

“Kirsty is a proactive contributor to the CAM team, regularly sourcing and publishing blogs for the CAM website and has delivered lectures on behalf of CAM as well as writing and submitting articles for the veterinary profession.”

Kirsty Cavill will receive her award at a formal ceremony held by the RCVS on Thursday, 23 September 2021.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.