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Tag: RCVS

  • Social media and veterinary practice

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    The industry is awash with advice on using social media. In fact, it’s now so common for practices to have an online presence the RCVS has published guidance on the use of social media and online networking forums. These guidelines provide a gentle introduction to staying safe online, both personally and professionally, and encourage being…

  • The Doctor debate

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    One of the big discussion topics within the veterinary profession at the moment is the RCVS consultation on UK-qualified vets adopting the courtesy title of “Doctor”, or “Dr”. Given that the consultation closed on February 16, I may seem a bit late to add my two pennies’ worth, but I didn’t really know how I felt…

  • The VN status debate

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    I am currently stuck at home with a bad back, so I’ve had plenty of time to read a debate on Vet Nurse about the list for veterinary nurses being phased out in favour of the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. It is an emotive topic and members of this forum seem to be showing…

  • 2014: a year in review

    2014: a year in review

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    So 2014 has come to an end – and before we begin our journey through 2015 in earnest, it’s traditional to reflect on the past year and think about what has happened and what we’ve learned. Number one for me was: “Don’t take on too much at once” This is one of my biggest failures.…

  • Looking to the future: John Blackwell

    Looking to the future: John Blackwell

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    London Vet Show 2014 saw the launch of Vet Futures, a major new initiative that aims to help the veterinary profession prepare for and shape its own future. Jointly funded and led by the RCVS and the BVA, this project aims to help understand where the provision of veterinary services is currently heading, whether this…

  • Doctor?

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    Stuart Reid, current president of the RCVS, wants to revisit the old chestnut of using the title “Doctor” for UK-trained vets. Good luck to him. In the face of widespread protests, the Royal College recently reconsidered its decision to stop publishing additional postnominals a member may have where they aren’t directly relevant to his or…

  • Very blocked feline bladder

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    I had a poor feline with a very blocked proximal urethra, and numerous attempts to pass various kinds of [feline] urinary catheter proved unfruitful. I’m indebted to a young colleague who helped by using two stay sutures through the prepuce to hold the penis in position – this puss was in good body condition, and this…

  • Nay, nay, and thrice nay

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    Like most people in this profession I have problems with the RCVS Disciplinary Committee’s judgement on the Munhuwepasi Chikosi case last year. I have read the report available on the RCVS website, and spotted many of the subtleties of wording that the college now rely on to defend itself. I also agree with the criticisms levelled by…

  • Self-indulgent post

    Self-indulgent post

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    There are lots of things going on in the world of veterinary nursing at the moment: VN council elections have just taken place – congratulations to Hilary Orpet and Amber Richards The RCVS has announced the end of its Awarding Body role for the Level 3 Diploma The final OSCEs for them will take place in summer 2015 Due to this, the…

  • The Register and postnominals

    The Register and postnominals

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    The RCVS is changing the Register of Members so that only qualifications immediately relevant to your registration will show up – so anyone with extra degrees (Masters, and so on) will be listed plain old “BVMS MRCVS”. For some reason the RCVS has taken advice on board that this simplifies the ranking of vets for the general…