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New VN Diploma builds momentum!



As momentum builds in support of the new VN Diploma, crucial veterinary publications have written positive reports on the progress of this qualification.  One in particular, the VN Times, heralded the roll out of the DipVN with front page coverage.

The Vn Times article stated that "a new VN diploma to rival RCVS' qualification has been finalised and is ready to be rolled out across the UK."

Although news that the Diploma still awaits VN Council approval was frustrating, the report urged colleges and training practices to register their interest, as the awarding body, Central Qualifications, was still confident for an autumn start.

Many senior RVNs and sector leaders have become involved with the new Diploma and have voiced their approval of the qualification.

In the VN Times article, nursing author and lecturer Sally Bowden said "The syllabus contains everything one would expect to find as part of a small animal veterinary nursing award, and endeavours to provide additional helpful details for students and facilitators looking for further guidance."

Fellow RVN and lecturer Annette Brisbourne also added her comment in the VN Times article: "This qualification will certainly address a large void in veterinary nurse education. It measures up to the demands of the veterinary industry, is practicable in delivery and assessment and is highly credible in the rigour of content, delivery and assessment."

Let us hope for the sake of interested colleges and eager students that the qualification is approved sooner rather than later.

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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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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

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."