Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says registrar will stand down

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has said registrar and secretary Jane Hern is set to stand down at the end of the year.

Ms Hern has decided to pursue other interests after 15 years in the job, where she oversaw a number of key reforms and initiatives.

In a statement, the RCVS said it will now conduct a full review of its governance and management structures before deciding how the executive should be led in the future.

"I have greatly enjoyed my time with the college and the trust. Working with a profession held in such high regard by the public has been a real pleasure," Ms Hern commented.

Dr Jerry Davies, president of the RCVS, added that the college was very fortunate to have received the outgoing registrar's great "wisdom and guidance" over the years.

A new badge for registered veterinary nurses was launched by the RCVS at the British Veterinary Nursing Association Congress last month.