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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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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.