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RCVS extends nomination deadline for honours and awards
Nominations can be made via the online webform, or a nomination form can be downloaded and emailed to l.bishop@rcvs.org.uk
Submissions will remain open until 28 January 2022. 

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has extended the deadline for nominations for the Honours and Awards to the end of January 2022.

Celebrating those in the veterinary and animal welfare community who have gone above-and-beyond the call of duty and made outstanding achievements, the awards are presented at Royal College Day in July 2022.

Anyone within the veterinary community and beyond will now have until 5pm on Friday 28 January to submit a nomination, and can do so using the online webform, available via this link, or downloading a nomination form and emailing the completed version to l.bishop@rcvs.org.uk.

The categories available for nominations are The Queen's Medal, The Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award, The RCVS International Award, The RCVS Impact Award, The RCVS Inspiration Award, Honorary Associateship, The RCVS Compassion Award and The RCVS Student Community Award. A full description of the criteria for each can be found on the RCVS website.

Winners will be chosen by the RCVS Officer Team and ratified by RCVS Council, and Veterinary Nurses Council when applicable.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.