What are the options available to employers in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic? 6 Apr 2020 What can employers do when the business has no revenue coming in and doesn’t have the resources to pay workers?
BSAVA introduces new resources and benefits in absence of Congress 6 Apr 2020 Resources will be available on BSAVA’s social media channels over the next few days
Veterinary practices urged to complete survey to help gauge COVID-19 impact 6 Apr 2020 Survey will help shape the College’s ongoing response to the crisis, including its discussions with government
Dechra webinars provide vital support to vets during COVID-19 outbreak 2 Apr 2020 The Dechra Academy will run weekly sessions online offering practical guidance for vets and veterinary nurses starting on 2 April
RCVS introduces measures to help spread cost of annual renewal fees and waive late-fee 1 Apr 2020 Members can opt to move to the new arrangements or continue with full payment
RCVS agrees 25 percent reduction in hourly vet and vet nurse CPD requirement during 2020 31 Mar 2020 The annual minimum requirement for vets will be 26 hours of CPD, while that of veterinary nurses will be 11 hours
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
