492 VNs removed from the List/Register
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to 492 veterinary nurses (VNs) whose names were removed from the RCVS List/Register of Veterinary Nurses for non-payment of fees.
The number of VNs removed from the List/Register is down from a total of 625 who were removed for non-payment at the beginning of last year.
The deadline for payment of fees to remain on the RCVS List/Register of Veterinary Nurses was 1 November 2013, although fees were accepted until 31 December.
Although the RCVS has written to the VNs who have been removed, it is likely that some of these nurses have not kept the RCVS informed about changes to their addresses. Consequently, these VNs may not receive the letters and may not have received the previous fee reminders sent by the College. Others may have chosen not to renew their fees voluntarily – due to a change in circumstances, for example.
Employers are encouraged to check that the VNs they employ remain on the List/Register, as those who are not listed or registered are not legally permitted to carry out minor surgery or medical treatment under Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. The list of VNs removed is available on the RCVS website (www.rcvs.org.uk/vnremovals2014) to assist with these checks.
VNs and others can check the updated List/Register online by visiting www.rcvs.org.uk/checkregister. VNs that have been removed from the Register and wish to apply to be restored should contact the Registration Department on 020 7202 0706 or regnurses@rcvs.org.uk.
