Successful candidates will take up their positions in July
The results of the 2016 RCVS and VN Council elections have been revealed.
The profession cast their vote and elected four current and two new members to RCVS Council, and two new members to VN Council.
Returning to four of the six available seats on RCVS Council are Christopher Barker (2,838 votes), Amanda Boag (2,689 votes), Kit Sturgess (2,586 votes) and Stephen May (2,452 votes).
Joining the RCVS Council for the first time are Melissa Donald (2,532 votes) and Lucie Goodwin (2,307 votes).
The re-election of Stephen May means that he will serve as junior vice president of the RCVS for 2016-2017.
New members Matthew Rendle (547 votes) and Rachael Marshall (537 votes) will take the two places available on VN Council.
“I’d like to congratulate all those who were successfully elected, and re-elected, to council and thank those who took part in this year’s election – whether by standing as a candidate, casting a vote or submitting questions for the candidates to answer,” said Eleanor Ferguson, RCVS acting registrar.
Liz Cox, chair of VN Council, added: “Many congratulations to the two brand new members of VN Council – I look forward to working with them over the coming years and seeing what they can bring to help drive the profession forward.”
In total 15.6 per cent of veterinary surgeons eligible to vote did so compared to 18.1 per cent last year.
The number of veterinary nurses was higher than last year (1,435 compared to 1,379). However, the overall turnout of 10.9 per cent was slightly lower than last year, when 11 per cent of the profession cast their votes.
The successful candidates will take up their positions at RCVS Day - the College’s Annual General Meeting and awards day on Friday, 15 July 2016 at the Royal Institute of British Architects.
To read full interviews with the election candidates visit vetcommunity.com.
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
