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Three members elected to RCVS Fellowship Board
The Fellowship Board governs the RCVS Fellowship.
All three will serve three-year terms.

Fellows of the RCVS have elected three members to the Fellowship Board.

Dr Niall Connell was elected as vice-chair, Professor Richard Piercy was elected as chair of the Credentials Panel for Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge, and Andrew Robinson was re-elected as chair of the Credentials Panel for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.

Dr Connell said: “I'm delighted to be part of the Fellowship Board team. I'm very much looking forward to doing my best to work with Chris [Tufnell] our chair, the board, and the Fellowship for the benefit and advancement of our professions.”

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.