Members of the veterinary profession are being given a unique opportunity to help improve the way the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) regulates their professions, as part of its First-Rate Regulator initiative.
Members of the veterinary team are being asked about their recent interactions with the RCVS, what they think the organisation does well, and what can be improved upon, through a confidential online survey.
It is one of several activities underway as part of the First-Rate Regulator initiative. Others include a survey amongst those who have made complaints; research amongst RCVS staff and Council / VN Council members; in-depth phone interviews with veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and practice managers; and, questionnaires aimed at stakeholder organisations that work regularly with the College.
Desk-based research is also being carried out, to see how the RCVS shapes up when compared to other similar regulators, both in the UK and overseas.
Following this evidence-gathering stage, an assessment will be made about where gaps exist between how the College performs and what it ought to be achieving, together with recommendations for change.
The deadline is 4 January 2013.
All veterinary members can complete the survey here.
All other individuals who have views about how the College could improve are invited to contact Nick Stace on nick@rcvs.org.uk.