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URGENT changes are needed to the “outdated” Veterinary Surgeons Act, say veterinary professionals - as calls for new legislation continue.

On 25 October the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons met MPs, peers and stakeholders at the House of Lords to discuss the need to replace the Act with new legislation. It is hoped any replacement would include paraprofessionals, such

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