The RCVS has written to 625 veterinary nurses whose names have been removed from the List of Veterinary Nurses (incorporating the Register) for non-payment of fees.

Receipts and (R)VN cards have been sent to those whose fees have been paid and whose names remain on the List/Register.

The College is asking VNs who have not received a receipt and (R)VN card for 2013 to check online to ensure they remain registered/listed, and to contact the RCVS if unclear about their status (www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/check-the-register-list).

Employers are also advised to check that the VNs they employ remain on the Register/List, as those who are neither listed nor registered are not legally permitted to carry out minor surgery or medical treatment under Schedule 3 to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. A list of VNs removed for non-payment is available from the RCVS website to assist with these checks.

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 letters, and may not have received the previous fee reminders sent by the RCVS.

The deadline for payment of fees to remain on the RCVS List of Veterinary Nurses was 1 November 2012, although the RCVS continued to accept fees until 31 December.

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