The RCVS Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council election takes place this March. The VN Council has the responsibility for matters concerning veterinary nurse training, post-qualification awards and the registration of qualified veterinary nurses. The three candidates who are standing in this year’s election for the two available elected places are:
- Bethan Pinhey RVN
- Hannah Welsman RVN
- Lauren Whittaker RVN
The two candidates with the most votes will join VN Council for their three-year terms at the College’s AGM in July. The VN Council candidate biography and statements are available to read on www.rcvs.org.uk/vnvote25
Simon Wiklund, Assistant Registrar and Returning Officer for both elections, said: “We are glad to see such a large number of veterinary professionals putting themselves forward as candidates for this year’s elections.” He went on to share important changes to the election scheme, allowing greater flexibility in how these elections are run, and information submitted by candidates.
In a change to candidate statements, this year candidates will provide more focused and relevant information by answering key questions about skills and experiences they can bring to the role as a council member, rather than submitting a broad manifesto.
Ahead of the elections, RCVS will be running its ‘Quiz the candidates’ initiative inviting veterinary nurses to submit questions to the candidates. This new approach will help you make more informed decisions and ensure that the elected Council members truly represent your interests and needs. Candidates will answer one question of their choice each.
Before submitting questions to the candidates, please note the RCVS will only accept one question per person. Offensive, defamatory, and inaccurate questions will be rejected by the Returning Officer and not be passed on to candidates.
Veterinary nurses can submit a question to the VN Council candidates by emailing vnvote25@rcvs.org.uk.
You have until Friday 28 February 2025 to submit your question.