Surveys of veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons on the future role of the veterinary nurse

IES has been asked by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to conduct online surveys of all veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons registered to practise in the UK.

This consultation aims to improve understanding of how Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (which outlines the activities that may be delegated to veterinary nurses) is used and interpreted in practice, and how the legislation could be clarified.

The survey results will inform a review of the future role of the veterinary nurse.