The RCVS Podcast

In our latest podcast, the conversation delves into veterinary regulation, focusing on the role of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the importance of legislative reform, and the future of veterinary nursing. Our speakers discuss the need for mandatory practice standards and the potential expansion of the regulatory framework to include a broader range of veterinary professionals. We speak about the importance of public assurance in the veterinary professions and the ongoing efforts to make sure regulation better suits the modern veterinary professions.  For more information on the latest RCVS news stories, please visit the RCVS News & Views page here: News & views - Professionals For our latest RCVS events, please keep an eye on the RCVS Events page: Events and meetings - Professionals RCVS podcast page (where full transcript of the episode is available) Podcasts - Professionals Link to WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb78yutE50UlFWxf4h07 Got a question about the podcast? Email [email protected] 

Summary In this episode of The RCVS Podcast, ‘Research with Purpose: An RCVS Perspective’, the RCVS Team discuss various topics related to the veterinary profession, including the importance of workforce initiatives, insights from research, and why engagement is the key to progress. They explore the dynamics of vet retention, migration trends, and the myths surrounding the veterinary workforce. The conversation also touches on historical perspectives from figures like James Herriot and emphasises the need for continuous engagement and participation in research to inform future work.   Got a question about the podcast? Email [email protected]  The full transcript is available to view on our website: Research with Purpose: An RCVS Perspective - Professionals   Useful links RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited – information on the Workforce project can be accessed here: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/events/workforce-ambitions-sessions/ RCVS latest news: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/news/ RCVS upcoming events: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/events/

We answer your questions about our consultation on governance reform and our recommendations for modernising our governance structure. This is part two of two, using the audio taken from a webinar we ran on 11 June 2024.  

An introduction to the RCVS consultation on governance reform, providing on overview of our unique role as a Royal College that regulates, and the background to our recommendations for modernising our governance structure. This is part one of two, using the audio taken from a webinar we ran on 11 June 2024.   

Following on from our workshop which aimed to help veterinary innovators develop marketing tools and techniques for their products and services. Anthony Roberts, former RCVS Director of Leadership and Innovation and Daniel Johnson, a consultant in marketing and growth, Discuss the importance of marketing in successful innovation and start-ups.  During the course of the workshop attendees will learn: The principles of marketing and how to apply them in your business How to identify and understand the needs of your target market How to capture and communicate the value of your innovation How to create messages that resonate with your audience How to develop a brand and ensure lasting customer relationships How to pitch your innovation to investors How to develop a marketing strategy We hope you find this discussion useful, you can find more resources on the ViVet website.    www.vivet.org.uk/resources