The RCVS has announced that its Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby Earle, has decided to take early retirement and will leave the organisation on 19 April 2013.

Nick Stace, RCVS CEO said: "As Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby was instrumental in leading significant developments in the regulation of veterinary nursing and the establishment of national standards for education and training. We wish her all the very best for the future."

Libby has held the role of Head of Veterinary Nursing at the RCVS for 14 years; a replacement for her will be considered by the College in due course.

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