Enhancing Clinical Career Pathways for the Veterinary Profession (VCCP)
14 Nov 2024
Gallery Suite 13
Participants attending the session will hear about the proposals for the further development of veterinary clinical career pathways, the individual workstreams and any co-dependencies between them which will help the RCVS address the following objectives:
Learning Outcomes
• To identify the intended learning outcomes of the training in terms of the clinical and professional knowledge, skills and behaviours required to fulfil the role of Specialist in Primary Care / General Practice. (Workstream 1)
• To identify suitable learning environments for the training. (Workstream 1)
• Develop a clear definition of the different roles and clinical career ‘statuses’ available to veterinary surgeons, and a summary of the educational, training and / or professional development requirements associated with each (workstream 2), including:
a. General practitioner veterinary surgeon
b. Vets who have completed a postgraduate certificate and a clinical case / professional portfolio (potential new name/status, currently ‘Advanced Practitioner’).
c. Specialist