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New VMG president to promote non-clinical skills
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Rebecca Robinson made her inaugural speech at the VMG Congress.

The new president of the Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has committed to championing non-clinical skills across the veterinary team during her presidency.

Rebecca Robinson VetMB MRCVS made her inaugural speech during this year's VMG Congress, which took place from 24-25 April in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Ms Robinson has over two decades of experience in clinical practice and leadership. She is also a Platinum Academy Consultant and is lead coach on the Vet Graduate Academy at Vet Dynamics.

In her speech, Ms Robinson addressed the 'transformational' impact of training in leadership, management and communication. She said that she had seen colleagues across the sector to improve their confidence, productivity and work-life balance through their personal development.

She said that success was dependent on leaders being provided with the right tools and knowledge.

Ms Robinson said: “If we want veterinary teams to truly thrive - individually and collectively - we must prioritise personal leadership development. The benefits are clear: stronger teams, healthier businesses, and ultimately, better care for our patients.

“I will be working with my fellow VMG directors this year to drive this message home and to support our members – and others in the sector – to develop their own non-clinical skills and those of their teams.”

VMG Congress 2025 also saw the release of the latest State of UK Veterinary Leadership report.

The report revealed that 92 per cent of those recently promoted to leadership roles felt that their leadership skills were 'basic'. Forty-seven per cent said their skills were 'intermediate', while only 2 per cent said they were an 'expert'.

The congress hosted an educational programme, including VMG's own 'walk and talk' session along the River Avon. The session was designed to promote informal networking among veterinary leaders, inviting them to reflect on their management careers.

Delegates also celebrated those who had recently graduated from VMG's Level 5 Certificate in Veterinary Leadership and Management (CVLM).

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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."