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RCVS launches Black History Month campaign
“We know that black people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are underrepresented not just in society but in the veterinary profession too” – Gurpreet Gill.

Black vets, vet nurses, and students asked to share views and experiences.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is asking black veterinary professionals to take part in a short survey to share their views and experiences for this year’s Black History Month.

The college is looking to hear from both black veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, as well as veterinary and veterinary nursing students.

The survey is part of a ‘reclaiming narratives’ campaign that the RCVS is running for Black History Month with the aim of showcasing untold success stories, correcting historical inaccuracies, and challenging narratives that have overlooked the contributions of black individuals.

Gurpreet Gill, RCVS leadership and inclusion manager, said: “While we are running this campaign as part of Black History Month, it is important that we continue to amplify the voices of those from underrepresented backgrounds throughout the entire year.

“We know that black people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are underrepresented not just in society but in the veterinary profession too.

“So, this Black History Month we are inviting our black colleagues to share what reclaiming narratives means to them, an aspect of black heritage that they are particularly proud of, and if there are any specific inaccuracies of black history that they want the professions to be aware of.”

Where consent has been given, the college is planning to share contributions to the campaign on its social media platforms and on its website during October.

Black History Month takes place every October in the UK and celebrates black heritage and culture.

The survey is open until Friday, 11 October and can be filled in here.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."