Haylesbury on the RCVS (Useful Qualifications)

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Product:	Useful Qualifications
Date:	30.10.06 (91 review reads)
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Advantages: Brilliant structure and education as well as job oppertunities

Disadvantages: A lot of hard work!

I think it is important to look at jobs within the Animal Care industry as well as education. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is a prime example. I have not worked there although I do know a number of people studying at the college currently and they feel the jobs within the sector are good, the course structure is well laid out and easy to understand and they have no regrets about choosing to study at the RCVS. Heres so of the basics on the RVCS

Purpose of the RCVS

The RCVS is the main board for veterinary surgeons within the UK. Their main functions are;

 Monitor standards of veterinary education

 Deal with issues of veterinary professions

 Keep a register of the veterinary surgeons within the UK eligible to practise

The main purpose therefore is in education and maintaining high standards within veterinary surgeons.

The role of the organisation in the animal care industry

 “To safeguard the health and welfare of animals committed to veterinary care through the regulation of the educational, ethical and clinical standards of the veterinary profession, thereby protecting the interests of those dependent on animals and assuring public health. “

 “To act as an impartial source of informed opinion on animal health and welfare issues and their interaction with human health. “

(http://www.rcvs.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp? NodeID=89678)

How income is generated

Income is generated through sponsors. Obviously the organisation is not a charity, so the workers are paid by the customers. For this reason much of the organisation itself is paid for by sponsors and donations from workers. Not many events are done by the RCVS, where other organisations need to do this.

Current campaigns or events

The new RCVS Annual Report and the June 2005 edition of RCVS News have now been published and these are both available to download or order via RCVS online. Copies were posted to all RCVS members.

As last years campaign was so successful, the Annual Report offers a portrayal of the activities which have happened in the past year. The report also puts down the future plans and proposals in the short and longer term plans and records interesting and useful facts and statistics about the veterinary profession.

In a speech given to educate, Dr Wilson will discuss how the racehorse has adapted for its high speed exercise, as well as the injuries it suffers from and what limits the horse’s athletic performance; he will also compare the racehorse to other athletic species such as the greyhound.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is asking for the views of the animal-owning public, veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, MPs and any other people who wish to contribute to update the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.

Over the last few years, the Government has stated more than once that the government wishes to modernise the Act, the RCVS Council wants to be prepared with its proposals when the Government makes time available to consider the options.

How the organisation may be contacted

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Belgravia House
62-64 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 2AF

Tel: (020) 7222 2001
Fax: (020) 7222 2004

Email: admin@rcvs.org.uk

Corporate Services

For information on the Register, Directory of Practices, purchase of publications

Email: publications@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0762

Education

Issues of undergraduate and postgraduate education e.g. Certificates and Diplomas, Specialists, CPD and Visitations

Email: education@rcvs.org.uk Telephone: 020 7202 0791

External Affairs Department

Press, Government and public relations as well as Congresses, Regional Meetings, Annual Report, RCVS News, corporate communications
and website.
Email: ExtAffairs@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0727

Facilities Management

For information on room bookings and catering
Email: facilitiesteam@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0726

Finance

For RCVS finances
Email: finance@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0723

Membership

Membership and registration queries, changes of details and certificates of good standing
Email: membership@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0739

President's/Registrar's Department

Matters relating to the President and Registrar, RCVS Council and RCVS Day
Email: registrar@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0761

Professional Conduct

Matters relating to complaints, disciplinary and preliminary investigation issues, requests for advice, veterinary hospitals and riding establishments approval
Email: profcon@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0789

RCVS Library and Information Service

For enquiries relating to book loans, database searches, historical collections, information services
Email: library@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7222 2021

RCVS Trust

For all enquiries relating to the RCVS Trust
Email: trust@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0741
Veterinary Nursing
For all matters relating to Veterinary Nursing and VNACs
Email: vetnursing@rcvs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7202 0711 or go to VN Department contacts

Summary: Well worth a visit even if you don't want to work there!