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RCVS updates vet nurse register
VNs advised to check they remain listed

The RCVS has updated its list of veterinary nurses, writing to 625 VNs who have been removed due to non-receipt of fees. The college has advised nurses to check their status online to ensure they have not been inadvertently delisted, and to contact them if at all unclear.

Receipts and ®VN cards have been sent out to those who have paid their fees - which were originally due at the end of 2012 - and whose names remain on the list. However, those who have not received a receipt and ®VN card have been advised by the RCVS to check online to ensure they remain listed.

The college has also advised employers to ensure that their vet nurses remain on the list, as those who have been delisted will not be legally permitted to carry out minor surgery or medical treatment. To assist with this a list of vet nurses removed for non-payment is available on the RCVS website.

The college are concerned that a number of the written fee reminders sent out to nurses may not have reached them as "it is likely" that some will not have updated their address with the college. Therefore they have advised that any VNs concerned about their status should contact them.

To check you haven't been inadvertently delisted, check the RCVS website.

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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