The RCVS has announced that nominations are now open for the RCVS VN Council Elections and launched a new video which explains why you should consider putting your name forward.

Two seats are available on VN Council, each for a four-year tenure. Suzanne May and Hilary Orpet will be retiring from VN Council, but will be eligible to stand again in 2014.

To help veterinary nurses learn more about what's involved in being a Council Member, the benefits it can bring and the amount of time it requires, the College has produced a short video featuring the experiences of some existing members of Council and their reasons for standing.

Gordon Hockey, RCVS Registrar, said: "We have chosen the theme 'People like you' for these videos because people on the Councils really are no different to their colleagues across all aspects of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions. The thoughts and experiences they describe on camera will sound very familiar to many of their colleagues and peers! We need people of all ages and of varying experiences and professional backgrounds to ensure there is a healthy and diverse range of views available."

The College will also be hosting a special 'Meet the RCVS' day on Tuesday, 10 December for anyone considering standing for election but wanting to find out more first. Further information and bookings are available from Fiona Harcourt, Communications Officer (020 7202 0773 / f.harcourt@rcvs.org.uk).

Nominations are open until 5pm on Friday, 31 January 2014, allowing plenty of time to find out more about what's involved and to find two proposers.

Details about how to stand in the election are available at www.rcvs.org.uk/vncouncil14.

PS: Whilst you're here, take a moment to see our latest job opportunities for vet nurses.