In the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Council elections, five candidates have put themselves forward – an increase of one from last year. They are:
• Amanda-Jane Erne
• Tammy Ford
• Hilary Orpet
• Amber Richards
• Megan Whitehead
Kathy Kissick, Chairman of VN Council, says: “I’m really pleased there is an increase in VN candidates this year, especially on the back of the marked increase in VN turnout that we saw in last year’s elections. With all the changes continuing to face the VN profession, I can’t stress enough how important it is for all veterinary nurses to get involved in our Council elections and I’d like to wish all five candidates the best of luck!”
In a slightly later start to the voting period this year, ballot papers and candidate details for the election will be posted on 19 March 2014, and all votes must be cast, either online or by post, by 5pm on Friday, 25 April 2014.
In the meantime, the RCVS is inviting all voters to think about the one question they would like to put to the candidates and submit it in time for this year’s ‘Quiz the Candidates’, to be broadcast by the Webinar Vet on the evening of 20 March.
All questions received will be put to the candidates, who will each then answer two questions of their choice, as well as explaining what they consider sets them apart as a potential Council member. VN Council candidates will deliver their answers live at 8pm.
Questions (one per person) should be submitted to the RCVS by 12 March via its dedicated election websites, available soon at www.votebyinternet.com/vetvote14 or www.votebyinternet.com/VNvote14
On twitter using the hashtag #VNvote14
Or by email to VNvote14@rcvs.org.uk