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Dog inspector vacancy opens in Norfolk
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"We're calling all canines with a taste for the good life to get in touch."
Humans need not apply

A tourist information centre in North Norfolk is advertising for a new recruit - but only canines may apply!

North Norfolk sweeps the board annually at The Kennel Club's 'Be Dog Friendly' awards. Now, as part of Visit North Norfolk's drive to take its dog-friendly credentials more seriously, the team are on the hunt for a dog inspector of the four-legged variety.

In October, Visit North Norfolk will officially launch the area as 'Dogs' Own' County,' with a host of treats for dogs on the agenda.

It will also be creating a dog-friendly certification scheme, whereby businesses wanting an official dog-friendly rating will need to pass the inspection criteria.

To make this judgement call, the team at Visit North Norfolk felt that a dog would be best qualified. Lucy Downing explains:

"Be it a B&B, hotel, visitor attrition or shop, the only way we're going to be able to test whether they really welcome dogs, rather than just saying they do, is by having a dog check them out. So we're calling all canines with a taste for the good life to get in touch."

The team are looking for a pooch with a friendly temperament, plenty of patience and a nose for detail.

The successful applicant will get their very own desk in the office, a year's supply of dog biscuits and a section on the Visit North Norfolk website.

To apply for the role, doggy applicants should send their CV and a personal statement to info@visitnorthnorfolk.com by August 31, 2015. 

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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.