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Sue Paterson set to join RCVS officer team
Dr Sue Paterson has been an elected member of RCVS Council since 2014.

Council member will become junior vice president for 2022-23. 

Dr Sue Paterson has been elected to the RCVS officer team as junior vice president for 2022-23.

Dr Paterson, who has been an elected member of RCVS Council since 2014, will take up her new role at the College’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in July, provided she is successful in this year’s council election.

She has also been elected as chair of the Advancement of the Professions Committee to replace the current chair and RCVS senior vice-president Mandisa Greene, who is stepping down from Council at the AGM. 

In other changes to the RCVS Officer team, Niall Connell was re-elected as RCVS treasurer for a further year, while Kate Richards was elected as senior vice-president to take up the role following the end of her presidential term. 

Melissa Donald was elected as her successor as RCVS President for 2022-23. 

All of the appointments will be formally confirmed at the AGM on Friday 8 July. 

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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.