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How can the RCVS better serve you?
Nick Stace
RCVS CEO appeals to the veterinary profession

Nick Stace, the new Chief Executive and Secretary of the RCVS, has asked all members of the veterinary profession to let him know in which ways the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons can better serve the profession.

In a letter published in the veterinary press this week, Nick Stace says he is "keen to instil a customer service ethos, for both the public and the profession, in terms of how we conduct ourselves," and invites vets to email him directly with ways in which they feel the RCVS can improve their service.

As well as encouraging feedback from the profession as a whole, Mr Stace also outlines his own plans to become more involved with both the College and the profession in order to comprehend fully the issues faced by vets and VNs.

This is a highly positive step for the College, and for Nick Stace to make such a firm statement - laying clear his intentions to help better serve the veterinary profession - so early on in his career at the RCVS bodes very well for the future.

All vets are encouraged to get in touch, with Mr Stace looking forward "to making real progress."

He can be contacted at nick@rcvs.org.uk.   

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.