Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other members of the practice teams from Glasgow are invited to put their questions to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at a ‘Question Time’ meeting to be held at the Erskine Bridge Hotel, Glasgow, on Wednesday 19 September.
RCVS President Jacqui Molyneux, as well as other RCVS and Veterinary Nurses Council members, will be at the meeting to listen to veterinary concerns and discuss issues currently affecting the profession.
There is no formal agenda, as the intention is for delegates to steer the discussion, as well as having an opportunity to meet colleagues and the RCVS in a pleasant and informal setting. Topics raised at similar recent meetings have included veterinary legislation, the regulation of veterinary nurses, and the new Codes of Professional Conduct.
The College will also hold 45-minute workshops for veterinary practices about the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). These are offered on a first-booked, first-served basis to any practice whether or not they are a part of the voluntary scheme. Under the new Codes, both veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses are required to maintain minimum practice standards equivalent to the PSS Core Standards.
Veterinary surgeons and nurses who consider the meeting and/or workshop to be relevant to their continuing professional development can also count it towards the CPD requirements laid out by the College.
The PSS workshops will take place from 1-5pm at the same venue, with those attending the evening event invited from 6:30pm for a buffet and drinks. The meeting itself starts at 7:15pm and is expected to end by 10.00pm.
For further information, to book a place or to request a PSS workshop, veterinary practices can contact Fiona Harcourt (f.harcourt@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0773).