The new under care guidance expected to be one of the topics discussed.

The leadership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be visiting Telford in September to answer questions from veterinary professionals.

The event, which will take place on Wednesday, 6 September, will be the second in-person Regional Question Time of the year, and the first since Sue Paterson became president of RCVS.

The topics discussed will be led by the audience’s questions, but are likely to include the new under care guidance, workforce issues, and legislative reform recommendations.

As well as Dr Paterson, the other members of the RCVS officer team will be in attendance. Veterinary professionals will be able to hear about the work of the college directly from the leadership and have an opportunity to raise any queries they might have.

Dr Paterson said: “Having participated in past Regional Question Times in my role as junior vice-president, I look forward to meeting once again with members of the professions to discuss the important issues currently facing us and the ways in which we can work together to address them.

“The theme for my presidential year focuses around recruitment and particularly widening participation as one of the three themes of the RCVS Workforce Action Plan. While talking to the outside world is important, we cannot hope to move forward without first engaging effectively with each other.

“Clear, compassionate communication is key, and we all have a role to play in creating the change we want and need to see. I hope many of you will be able to join us in Telford as we are ultimately all working towards the same goal.”

Those wishing to attend the event can register online.

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