UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens EBVS: Stefano Romagnoli (past president) Frank Gasthuys FVE: Walter Winding (president) Karin Ostensson, Andrew Robinson EAEVE: Laszlo Fodor(president) Hans Henrik Dietz, Ljiljana Pinter Jan Vaarten (FVE secretariat) EUROPEAN COORDINATION COMMITTEE on VETERINARY TRAINING

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens AGENDA ITEMS – 27 TH OCTOBER 2010 AIMS and OBJECTIVE EUROPEAN BOARD OF VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT (EBVPD) CONFERENCE on VETERINARY EDUCATION in LYON –May ‘11 REPORT on the Workshop ‘Towards a Mediterranean Union for Veterinary Education’ held in Maisons Alfort 7-8 October BOLOGNA DECLARATION UPDATES: European Board of Veterinary Specialisation European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education Federation of Veterinarians of Europe

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens WORKFORCE DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The 2010 RCVS Survey of the UK Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing Professions INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES IES is an independent, apolitical, international centre of research and consultancy in HR issues. It works closely with employers in all sectors, government departments, agencies, professional bodies and associations. IES is a focus of knowledge and practical experience in employment and training policy, the operation of labour markets, and HR planning and development. IES is a not-for-profit organisation.

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens SUMMARY OF REPORT COMPARES AND CONTRASTS VETS AND NURSES PROFILES THE RESPONDANTS FAMILY FRIENDLY WELL BEING OVERSEAS CPD INTERNET USE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC CLIMATE VIEWS ABOUT THE PROFESSION IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens VETERINARY RESPONDANTS 37.4% response 50%male 50% female The average age of VSs is 45.5 years. Two per cent are from an ethnic minority group. Over one-third of respondents have dependent children living with them and five per cent provide care to a dependent adult. Eight per cent of respondents have a disability or medical condition. A quarter are not currently a member of any veterinary organisation other than the RCVS The average year of qualification is 1991 and 79% qualified in the UK.

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens FEMINISATION OF THE PROFESSION % % % % IN CLINICAL PRACTICE >50% ARE FEMALE 71% OF < 40 YEAR OLDS ARE FEMALE 13% of Profession will take parental or study breaks % of those working part time increasing (for males also)

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens WORKING IN PRACTICE 80% work in practice with the majority in small animal Usually work over 40 hours a week 25 hours on call Excluding on call the basic salary 49 K per annum Over 80% intend to stay in practice with those wishing to leave other than retirement state in 75% of cases long hours and stress

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens BREAKDOWN OF WORK IN VETERINARY PRACTICE SMALL ANIMAL 72.3% HORSES 9.98% CATTLE 7.2% SHEEP 1.1% PIGS 0.5% POULTRY 0.31% EXOTICS 0.75% MEAT HYGIENE 0.17% FISH 0.1% OFFICIAL VS 2.31%

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens TRENDS – 2010 compared with the last survey in 2006 SA work would decrease but has increased Horses would increase and has exceeded expectations Cattle would decrease and continues to decline Pigs work remains the same Poultry and sheep both continue to decline Official veterinary work has declined by 15%

UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens EFFECTS ON PRACTICE FROM THE ECONOMIC RECESSION 69% IN PRACTICE CONSIDERED IT A PROBLEM 45% INCREASE IN MISSED APPOINTMENTS 38%INCREASE IN EUTHANASIA 74%INCREASE IN BAD DEBTS 41%DECREASE IN REFERRALS 30%DECREASE IN STAFF NUMBERS 73% DECREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES