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Audit and Risk Committee: Number One Priority
RCVS President commits to place new Audit and Risk Committee first.

Following the publication of the McKelvey Report, Dr Jerry Davies, the President of the RCVS, has announced that the setting up of an Audit and Risk Committee to try and improve governance at the RCVS will be number one priority.

In a statement in response to the publication of the report, Dr Davies said: "The recommendation that an Audit and Risk Committee be set up will be prioritised, as this was highlighted as an imperative."

He commented: "The recommendations of the report are under consideration by a group of five past Presidents, together with Richard Davis and Judith Webb as lay members of Council, under the Chairmanship of Peter Jinman, and their proposal will be considered by Council in due course."

The statement follows a call from the British Veterinary Association for further detail on how the RCVS intends to respond to the recommendations, in a statement made by BVA President Carl Padgett at the end of November.

The full report has yet to be made public. The RCVS states: "The College is currently seeking further legal advice on whether it is proper for the report to be made available under the Freedom of Information Act."

To download the McKelvey Report, click here.


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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.