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Vets invited to join RCVS Fellowship panel
The RCVS is seeking veterinary surgeons to join its Fellowship Credentials Panel.
The panel critically reviews RCVS Fellowship applications.

The RCVS is seeking experienced veterinary professionals to join its Fellowship Credentials Panel.

Fellowship Credentials Panellists critically review and score applications to the RCVS Fellowship - membership of which is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession.

Angharad Belcher, director for the advancement of the professions, commented: “Being part of our Fellowship Credentials Panel is a great opportunity to see the huge amount of dedication to the profession that prospective Fellows have shown throughout their careers, and to then celebrate their achievements when they are successfully welcomed to the Fellowship later in the year”. 

Vets interested in joining the Fellowship Credentials Panel can apply by emailing Ceri Chick, senior leadership officer at c.chick@rcvs.org.uk, with a completed application form and CV. The form should be returned to Ceri by 5 pm on 28 February 2022.

Panel members will also have the opportunity to claim expenses for time spent assessing applications. 

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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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BEVA CPD course explores sino-nasal disease

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) will host a new CPD course exploring the diagnosis of sino-nasal disease.

Led by Safia Barakzai, Henry Tremaine, Justine Kay-Smyth and Neil Townsend, the course aims to support experienced equine vets dealing with nasal discharge cases.

The course will be presented through a series of practical sessions, accompanied by case-based learning. Attendees will be guided to improve their oral examination technique and radiographic approach, as well as learning how to make good use of endoscopy and oroscopy.

BEVA says that learners can combined these skills to perform a 'logical, efficient investigation', with better clinical decision-making and fewer unnecessary steps.

The course will take place on Tuesday, 21 July at the University of Surrey. For more information or to book, visit the BEVA website.