Introduction to the UK Veterinary professions

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Jointly organised by the RCVS and VDS Training and in conjunction with the BVA, this two-day course provides key information and skills needed to practise in the UK.

The course is aimed at overseas qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses during their first two years working in the UK, as well as those considering working here.

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Venue:

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 62-64 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2AF

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20 November 2018 - Working in UK veterinary practice: key information for vets and vet nurses

• The day covers how the UK veterinary professions are organised, with information about jobs, employment rights and the support available if things go wrong.

• Talks are given by representatives from the RCVS, VDS Training, BVA, British Veterinary Nursing Association and the Vetlife charity.

• The course also aims to help delegates understand their legal duties as a veterinary professional in the UK, which can vary significantly from their own country, along with expected standards of professional conduct.

• The day is free to attend and lunch is provided.

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Agenda:

09.00

Coffee and Registration

09.15

Welcome: who are you? Who are we?

Ian Holloway, RCVS Director of Communications

09.30

What it means to be a veterinary professional in the UK

Beth Jinks RCVS Senior Advice Officer

10.15

The support we can offer you when problems occur - tips on avoiding pitfalls in practice

Geoff Little MRCVS, VDS

11.15

Break

11.30

What the BVA can offer you: support and key services

John Fishwick MRCVS, President BVA

12.15

The art of delegation

TBC , RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council

12.45

Lunch

13.30

Tips from an overseas vet who has survived

To be confirmed

14.15

Developing your skills and knowledge

Christine Warman, RCVS Head of Education

14.45

Mind Matters, Vet Futures & ViVet

Ian Holloway, RCVS Director of Communications

15.00

Break

15.15

Securing your dream job in the UK

Richard Holborow MRCVS, veterinary surgeon in practice

16.00

Further support available to you as a UK veterinary professional

Geoff Little MRCVS, Veterinary Benevolent Fund

16.15

Questions

16.30

Close

Agenda and speakers subject to change.

Timings and room information:

Council Chamber

09.00 Registration

09.15 First talk

16.30 Close

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, please list any dietary requirements when you register.

Please register here for the 'Working in UK veterinary practice' day.

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21 November 2018- Communications Masterclass

Venue

The training will take place at Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3RB (2 minute walk from the RCVS Office)

In small groups, delegates go through the challenges they may face in the consulting room and how to handle them in a role-play format. The day costs £180 per person.

To attend the Communications Masterclass please visit the VDS Eventbrite page and register your details there. Please note, payment must be made at the time of registering.

For any queries regarding the masterclass, please contact VDS Training info@vds-training.co.uk or 01565 743862

Timings and room information:

Princess Elizabeth and Alexandra rooms

08.30 Registration

09.00 Training starts

16.30 Close

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, please list any dietary requirements when you register.