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RCVS launches veterinary policy EMS programme
"We are pleased to offer these fully-funded EMS placements and anticipate that they will provide students with valuable insight into the inner workings of the RCVS" - Ceri Chick, EMS project lead.
Scheme designed to give students hands-on experience supporting teams.

A new EMS placement programme to support students interested in veterinary policy and regulation has been launched by the RCVS.

The programme is split into two streams: a ‘Project Stream’, in which students learn about the aims and activities of various workstreams and how they fit into the veterinary professions, and a ‘policy stream’ in which students can gain insight into the UK’s democratic and legislative process and learn about policy issues in the veterinary profession.

Each placement runs for a week, during which students will attend meetings, shadow team members and conduct various activities that are intrinsic to the organisations’ functions and objectives. Travel and accommodation expenses during the placements will be provided by the RCVS and are available upon application for eligible students.

“We are pleased to offer these fully-funded EMS placements and anticipate that they will provide students with valuable insight into the inner workings of the RCVS and the VPRF,” commented Ceri Chick, senior leadership officer and EMS project lead. “Students will get hands-on experience supporting teams with ongoing projects, learn about the regulation of veterinary education, and help with business-as-usual activities. 

“Our aim is for these placements to be enjoyable and informative opportunities and help to demonstrate the approachability of the RCVS,” she added. “We look forward to welcoming students later this year.”

The policy stream is a joint placement between the RCVS and the not-for-profit Veterinary Policy Research Foundation (VPRF) – a research organisation supporting the formulation of evidence-based veterinary policy and legislation in the House of Lords. 

For more information about the programme and to apply, visit rcvs.org.uk/lifelong-learning/students/student-ems-placements/ 

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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.