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VMG announces nine new board members
Rebecca Robinson MRCVS is one of nine new VMG board members.

The additional directors bring expertise in many areas of the vet industry.

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced nine new directors, bringing the total number to 18. They started their two-year term after the VMG annual general meeting which was held at the beginning of March.

The new directors are:

  • Sam Anderson RVN
  • Claire Baber RVN
  • Gemma Barmby MRCVS
  • Andrew Hillier
  • Jade Kelly RVN
  • Rebecca Robinson MRCVS
  • Mena Smith RVN
  • Stacie Smith RVN
  • Max Welch MRCVS

The new president, Miles Russell was also appointed at the AGM. He said: “Our new recruits bring us expertise in many key areas, including veterinary nursing, early career veterinary development and marketing and communications.

"They will help us to support the specific needs of our members more closely through VMG Congress and other initiatives, as well as enabling us to help guide the wider veterinary profession through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

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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.