The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to 625 veterinary nurses (VNs) whose names were removed from the RCVS List of Veterinary Nurses (incorporating the Register) for non-payment of fees.
VNs who have not received a receipt and (R)VN card for 2013 are asked to check online to ensure they remain registered/listed, and to contact the RCVS if unclear about their status.
Employers are also advised to check that the VNs they employ remain on the Register/List, as those who are neither listed nor registered are not legally permitted to carry out minor surgery or medical treatment under Schedule 3 to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. A list of VNs removed for non-payment is available from the RCVS website to assist with these checks.
Please remember that all Clinical Coaches who are veterinary nurses must be entered on the VN Register.