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RCVS creates education role

Freda Andrews appointed as new director

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced Freda Andrews as its director of education, a newly created position.

As part of her new role, Freda - who has been the RCVS head of education for 14 years - will oversee the veterinary nursing and education departments at the college.

The appointment follows the early retirement of Libby Earle, former head of veterinary nursing, which was announced in April.

Nick Stace, RCVS chief executive, said: "Freda has a great track record and a fabulous reputation with the veterinary profession.

"I know her appointment to this new role will be well received by staff and the profession, as well as by the RCVS and Veterinary Nurses Councils."

New heads of veterinary nursing and education are to be appointed, and will take on the management of the departments, reporting back to the director of education. These positions are expected to be advertised in due course.

 

Image: Freda Andrews, RCVS

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.