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Sue Paterson set to join RCVS officer team
Dr Sue Paterson has been an elected member of RCVS Council since 2014.

Council member will become junior vice president for 2022-23. 

Dr Sue Paterson has been elected to the RCVS officer team as junior vice president for 2022-23.

Dr Paterson, who has been an elected member of RCVS Council since 2014, will take up her new role at the College’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in July, provided she is successful in this year’s council election.

She has also been elected as chair of the Advancement of the Professions Committee to replace the current chair and RCVS senior vice-president Mandisa Greene, who is stepping down from Council at the AGM. 

In other changes to the RCVS Officer team, Niall Connell was re-elected as RCVS treasurer for a further year, while Kate Richards was elected as senior vice-president to take up the role following the end of her presidential term. 

Melissa Donald was elected as her successor as RCVS President for 2022-23. 

All of the appointments will be formally confirmed at the AGM on Friday 8 July. 

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.