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Consultation launched on union of SPVS and VPMA
Initial consultation seeks feedback on potential merger

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons have launched an initial consultation to gain feedback on the possibility of forming a new combined organisation with the Veterinary Practice Managers Association.

In light of the successful, close working relationship enjoyed by the two organisations over the past years - with a joint Congress coming up in January -  as well as the constantly-evolving face of the veterinary profession, SPVS and VPMA are considering joining together to form a new organisation with a new name, reflecting the needs of all those who work in a leadership or managerial role in practice.

The feedback from the initial consultation on the potential new society, which could include, owners, managers, practising veterinary surgeons and senior nursing staff, will be discussed at the SPVS Council meeting in July.

All views are invited, whether in favour or against, and the deadline for responses is the 15th July 2012. Responses should be sent to office@spvs.org.uk. 

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HMRC seeks feedback on locum employment categorisation

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 HMRC has invited feedback to its communications regarding the employment status of locum vets and vet nurses.

A letter, sent from HMRC last year, provided guidance for practices categorising the employment status of locum veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

It is now inviting anonymous feedback from those making employment status decisions on their communications. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and closes on Friday, 6 February.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk