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RCVS formally recognises Dublin veterinary degree
"To receive RCVS accreditation is a great honour" - Dr Michael Dohertym UCD.

The full accreditation will last for seven years. 

The RCVS has formally accredited the veterinary degree at University College Dublin’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Lasting seven years, the accreditation comes after a successful visit and subsequent report by the RCVS Primary Qualifications and Subcommittee and the Education Committee.

It means that UCD veterinary students, who graduate from 2021 onwards, will be automatically entitled to join the RCVS register. 

Preparations for the accreditation began in 2019, when the RCVS and the Veterinary Schools Council of Ireland signed a historic Mutual Recognition Agreement to facilitate the recognition of each others' veterinary degrees.

Congratulating UCD on its accreditation, Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS director of education, said: “Our visitation team found that the quality of the programme at Dublin, and how it prepares its graduates for life as practising vets, met the stringent standards we apply to all UK and international universities and we look forward to continuing to work with them over the coming years.”

Dr Michael Doherty, Dean and head of school at UCD, said: “To receive RCVS accreditation is a great honour, and the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine is delighted with the news, which has added historic significance.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.