Planned RCVS disciplinary hearing adjourned after an elderly vet with unblemished half-century service asked to be removed from register and never apply to be restored.
As BSAVA Congress 2018 kicks off, delegates celebrate the dedication of 20 recipients – nominated by colleagues – towards veterinary science contributions at the association's opening ceremony.
The service offers help and guidance to resolve disputes between vets and clients in a fair, unbiased and non-judgemental way from outside the profession.
Royal College details further advice for vets and veterinary nurses regarding client discussions and responsibility prior to treatments or procedures being carried out.
Body supports recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal Health, which represents 178 member countries and territories with international surveillance programmes.
Speaking at a public lecture, delivered at Madingley Hall in Cambridge, BVA president John Fishwick discussed the need to to overhaul the perception of veterinary public health within the profession.
David Edward Smith, who had previously falsely certified horses for export, removed from RCVS register again after being convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud, and for clinical failings.
Rachel Dean will use her experience at the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine to bring fresh focus to York-based vet group as it goes forward.
