Animal owners urged to comment on future governance of the vet profession
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is urging British animal owners to take part in a consultation on proposals for future laws that will govern the nation’s veterinary professionals and practices.
The RCVS Legislation Reform Consultation runs until Friday, April 23, 2021, and asks for views and feedback on a series of recommendations on how the law could be changed to allow for better and more efficient regulation of the vet-led team, more flexible and compassionate concerns investigation and disciplinary procedures, and the enhanced regulation of veterinary practices.Although members of the public are welcome to respond to any aspect of the consultation, recommendations that may be of particular interest to animal owners are:
Dr. Mandisa Greene, president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, commented:
"The views of the animal-owning public are vital for this consultation because the ultimate role of the RCVS as a regulator is to improve the health and welfare of the nation’s animals, as well as public confidence in the veterinary professions, through the standards that we set.
As we are looking at recommendations for major changes that will, in our view, improve how we set and uphold these standards, animal-owner feedback is a crucial component, and will impact how we decide to move forward with this set of proposals.
"Please also remember, you do not need to complete the entire consultation but can choose to comment on those recommendations which are most important and relevant to you," she concluded.
