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New course to help vets improve leadership
RCVS vice president Amanda Boag launched the course at BSAVA Congress.
RCVS to pilot the programme later this year 

A free course to help vets improve their leadership skills was launched at BSAVA Congress today (5 April).

The Edward Jenner Veterinary Leadership programme, spearheaded by the RCVS, was developed in conjunction with the NHS Leadership Academy, which has taught 55,000 professionals.

As part of the course, an audio drama based in the fictional county of Glenvern will tell the stories of different vets working in various scenarios. The first two episodes are now available, while the full course will be piloted later this year.

The programme will explain the importance of leadership, both for the wellbeing of vets and clinically. It will also help vets to become more confident, effective leaders, develop an inclusive leadership culture and apply leadership skills in practice.

In total, the course provides up to 35 hours of CPD and an NHS Leadership Academy Award in Leadership Foundations.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.