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RCVS to temporarily allow remote prescribing
Veterinary surgeons are not normally permitted to prescribe medicines remotely unless the animal(s) have been physically examined. "Remote prescribing should...

RCVS and VN Councils elections get underway
Eligible veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses can place their vote either by post or online. Votes must be cast online...

Animal Health Trust warns of ‘imminent closure’
The Animal Health Trust is the leading veterinary and scientific research charity. Trustees and executives seeking emergency funding The Animal...

RCVS/BVA guidance regarding ‘key workers’
‘It is not clear that veterinary surgeons working in companion animal practice can be considered key workers’. Government has granted...

RCVS suspends Practice Standards Scheme assessments
All Practice Standards Scheme assessments have been suspended until 1 May 2020. Cancellation part of new social distancing measures The...

Recognise vets as essential businesses, urges WSAVA
"We are concerned at reports from some of our members that they have been asked to close their doors," WSAVA...