Bova UK supports vets with direct product supply to practice clients during COVID-19 pandemic 31 Mar 2020 New service enables vets to order products that can be sent directly to their clients
RCVS Knowledge produces COVID-19 resources hub to support the profession 30 Mar 2020 The resources page includes veterinary advice and updates, research references, and evidence reviews on relevant topics
VN Council requests educators defer OSCEs and other assessments for student veterinary nurses 30 Mar 2020 VN Council will reconvene in June to review the situation and take further decisions if needed
Vet groups and charities work together to continue care and support veterinary teams and clients during coronavirus 29 Mar 2020 Veterinary group leaders hope it will avoid major disruption to emergency provision
Benchmarking tool can help practices plan impact of social distancing now and in aftermath of COVID-19 28 Mar 2020 VetViewer is free for small animal, mixed and equine practices to use and currently over 400 UK practices rely on it to track their metrics
BEVA gives veterinary professionals free membership for three months 27 Mar 2020 BEVA membership offers easy access to a wealth of supportive resources and online CPD
Blue Cross issues advice for horse owners during the coronavirus outbreak 27 Mar 2020 National pet charity’s tips will help to keep your horse safe within the confines of current Governmental restrictions
BSAVA unveils triage tool for dogs and cats during COVID-19 pandemic 27 Mar 2020 Tool is specifically tailored to help vets identify and process emergency canine and feline cases during these challenging circumstances
Kennel Club and charitable and educational trusts announce emergency relief fund 26 Mar 2020 Emergency relief fund will help support dog rescue centres and other canine organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic
RCVS Council temporarily permits vets to remotely prescribe veterinary medicines 25 Mar 2020 Position will help the profession to strike the right balance between providing essential veterinary care for animals and safeguarding the health of the profession and the public
Veterinary practices to remain open only for emergency care and to maintain food supply chain 25 Mar 2020 The BVA has advised that veterinary practices can be considered essential services under the new measures announced on 23 March
VMG offers three months’ free membership to all veterinary staff 25 Mar 2020 VMG members benefit from a wide range of exclusive online resources, via its Resource Hub
BSAVA and BEVA welcome guidance on key worker status for vets 24 Mar 2020 The RCVS and BVA clarify that some veterinary surgeons will be able to claim key worker status if they are providing essential veterinary care
Temporary suspension of requirements for student VNs and training programmes 23 Mar 2020 Temporary arrangements and guidance have been approved by both the VN Education Committee and VN Council
Call for government to include veterinary practices in support plans for businesses affected by Covid-19 20 Mar 2020 Veterinary practices will be entering a period of financial difficulty and continuing to provide vital care and treatment to animals while contending with staff shortages and reduced turnover
RCVS team moves to home working for foreseeable future 20 Mar 2020 All teams will continue to operate as close to normality as possible, with key support services for veterinary surgeons and nurses
Practice Standards Scheme suspends all assessments 20 Mar 2020 Based on the UK Government’s advice, all visits in the short-term have been postponed and rescheduled
FirstVet to provide pet owners across the UK with free remote veterinary appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic 20 Mar 2020 FirstVet aims to alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty for UK-based pet owners
Animalcare sets out plans to support customers during COVID-19 pandemic 19 Mar 2020 The company will cease practice visits and will increase the level of remote support provided to practices
TVM UK offers virtual Lunch and Learn 19 Mar 2020 The innovative animal health company has made its In Practice Lunch and Learn sessions virtual to ensure that veterinary practices keep their CPD activities going
