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Pet Health Counsellor of the Year
Bath-based vet nurse awarded title for 2012

A vet nurse who works at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital in Bath, has been awarded Pet Health Counsellor of the Year for 2012.

Sharon Curtis, a RVN and an advanced pet health counsellor (PHC) fought off 17 other PHC qualified nurses to win the award.

The award, along with £1,500 of high street vouchers, was presented to Sharon last month (October, 2012) at the national industry award ceremony. The annual ceremony celebrates veterinary professionals for promoting preventative health care and running pet health clinics in practice.

Renowned behaviourist and judge, Sarah Heath, said she was especially impressed with Sharon’s rabbit spa days, mobility clinics and sessions for geriatric pets, as well as her work visiting local schools to teach children about responsible pet ownership.

Sharon commented: “I’m delighted to be Royal Canin’s Pet Health Counsellor of the Year. Their scheme has given me the confidence and skills to develop specialist clinics at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital, which have proved to be hugely beneficial in giving our clients the specific advice and training for their pets’ needs.”

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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.