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Veterinary Management Goup names new president
Georgina Hills RVN.
Georgina Hills RVN will take over the role from Richard Casey. 

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced Georgina Hills RVN as its new president.
 
Georgina takes over from Richard Casey, who is stepping down as president of the association after two years in the role.

Currently practice director for Irby and Neston Vets in Cheshire, Georgina has held several veterinary management roles, including head nurse, business support manager and regional operations manager.

During her presidency, Georgina aims to extend the association's support to veterinary leaders and is keen to explore collaboration with colleagues in other countries.

Georgina said: “Becoming a manager or leader has an impact on the individual, but has an even stronger impact on the work and day-to-day experience of those around them. These roles, therefore, bring with them a great responsibility to do them well. For some, this responsibility can cause additional stress and concern.

“We know from our members that the support, teaching, coaching and other resources that the VMG offers are making a positive difference and I’m particularly excited to take on the presidency following the recent launch of our Certificate of Veterinary Leadership & Management, an accredited taught qualification. I believe rigorous qualifications are the most effective way to create the 21st-century leaders and managers the veterinary sector needs.”

She continued: “During my presidency, I will continue to focus on extending the range of support and help we offer to leaders and managers. I’m also keen to explore how we can collaborate with colleagues in other countries, following our successful partnership with the Veterinary Business Academy of Romania.”

Georgina will be supported by Richard Casey, who becomes senior vice president of the association, and Stuart Saunders, practice manager at Selworthy Vets, who becomes junior vice president.

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.