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RCVS names council election candidates
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Six men and five women are standing for election to the RCVS Council.
Ballot papers will be posted in the week beginning March 16

The RCVS has revealed the names of 11 veterinary surgeons and three veterinary nurses who are standing for election to the councils.

Of the 11 vets standing for election to the RCVS Council, six are male and five are female. This includes nine new candidates and two current members (Lynne Hill and Niall Connell) that are standing for re-election.

The RCVS candidates are:
  • Mr Niall Connell MRCVS
  • Mrs Joanna Dyer MRCVS
  • Professor Tim Greet FRCVS
  • Mrs Lynne Hill MRCVS
  • Mr Richard Hillman MRCVS
  • Dr Heidi Janicke MRCVS
  • Miss Hannah Jordan MRCVS
  • Mr Thomas Lonsdale MRCVS
  • Mr James Main MRCVS
  • Miss Katherine Richards MRCVS
  • Mr Peter Robinson MRCVS

Candidates for the VN Council are:
  • Mrs Lucy Bellwood RVN
  • Mrs Elizabeth Cox RVN (who is standing for re-election)
  • Miss Marie Rippingale RVN

Details of the candidates and ballot papers will be posted to all veterinary surgeons and nurses that are eligible to vote in the week beginning March 16.

Voting can be done online or by post and closes at 5pm on Friday, April 24.

MRCVSonline and VetCommunity will be featuring more news on the candidates in the run-up to the elections.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com