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RCVS Academy launches 'Working in the UK' courses
The two courses provide all the necessary knowledge to practise as a veterinary professional in the UK.
The courses give targeted guidance for overseas-qualified veterinary professionals.

Two ‘Working in the UK’ courses have been launched by the RCVS Academy to provide all the necessary knowledge to practise as a veterinary professional in the UK, including details of how to register with the RCVS.

The courses have been designed to give targeted information for overseas-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, and build on the learning materials provided by the academy last year.

Those doing the courses will complete introductory modules suitable for all veterinary professionals, before moving on to more specific modules for the different professions.

Jennifer Ayers, RCVS academy manager said: “Moving to a new country and starting a new role can be daunting. We have designed these Academy courses to provide overseas-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses with easily accessible guidance to support them in becoming registered members of the UK veterinary professions.

“Here in the UK, we are very fortunate to have a multitude of talented practising veterinary professionals from all over the world and want to make the process straightforward and supportive for others now looking to work in the UK.

“The new specific veterinary surgeon and veterinary nursing ‘Working in the UK’ courses provide targeted guidance for individuals dependent on their specific role, current qualifications and the place from which they qualified.”

The two courses, ‘Working in the UK for veterinary nurses’ and ‘Working in the UK for veterinary surgeons’, are free to access via the RCVS Academy.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.