“The disciplinary process had been a salutary experience and he is very unlikely to pose a risk to animals in the future or to contravene professional standards” – RCVS disciplinary committee chairman Stuart Drummond.

Individual membership is open to veterinary clinicians, VNs and veterinary rehabilitation professionals.

Vets, VNs and students have until 31 January to share their views on issues affecting UK pets – with the chance to win an all-inclusive annual membership to The Webinar Vet for all entrants.

Affected products do not fulfil the mandatory testing requirements at 24 months, says VMD.

New range, available for cats and dogs, offers additional dispensing flexibility to practices and supports them in encouraging quarterly visits and compliance to health care plans.

“I would like to reassure the profession that the fee rise is both a necessary piece of financial future-proofing and will also help fund current projects” – Lizzie Lockett, royal college chief executive.