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RCVS launches Surveys of the Professions 2024
The Surveys of the Professions take place every four to five years.
Vet surgeons and nurses will be able to have their say.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened its Surveys of the Professions for 2024, inviting both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to share their career experiences and ambitions.

The results of these surveys will be used to inform RCVS’ future strategies and policies for 2025-2029.

RCVS’ Surveys of the Professions consists of two separate questionnaires, one for veterinary surgeons and one for veterinary nurses, which can be taken online. Participation is voluntary, and the questionnaires will remain open until 5pm on Friday 16 February.

The surveys include a range of qualitative and quantitative questions, asking participants about their typical working day, career aspirations and the state of their physical and mental wellbeing.

Responses to the survey will not only be used by RCVS for its strategies, but are also shared with the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), its agencies and other stakeholders and veterinary bodies. All responses are confidential and anonymous.

The surveys can be completed by veterinary professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including those who are working overseas, retired or are no longer practising. Veterinary nurses who are in their Period of Supervised Practice are also eligible to take part.

They will be managed by the Institute of Employment Studies, who will produce a report of the project’s key findings after the survey has closed.

The Surveys of the Professions take place every four to five years, with the most recent study conducted in 2019.

The results of this survey contributed to the formation of RCVS’ current strategy. This has included its work to become a ‘compassionate regulator’, with its focus on the veterinary workforce and its Mind Matters initiative.

This year’s survey is currently live, and email invites have been sent to registered veterinary professionals.

Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO, said:  “Our Surveys of the Professions are not just a useful and interesting snapshot of the veterinary professions at a particular moment in time, but are really consequential in terms of what we do with the results.”

She added: “Please don’t miss out on having your say, and a huge thank you for taking the time to support this important work.”

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.