Union chairperson acknowledges “much of concern on the veterinary horizon” and slams the government, which she claimed was “hell bent on destroying the rights of workers”.
The college said it is addressing the sector’s workforce challenges after a “provisional” registration status proposed to help tackle capacity challenges in dentistry.
The charity is encouraging all companion animal and equine practices to have at least one member of staff to reach its gold standard to help make a positive difference on the issue.
“The BVA remains concerned that, while vets are learning to work with the new guidance, its complexities mean that many in practice are still unclear about how it applies across all clinical scenarios.”
Officials say rules that have been in place for up to three months can be relaxed because of lower infection risks, although some sites will remain under restrictions for now.
A day aimed to inspire, educate and empower veterinary professionals is set to be hosted by a popular online programme of personal development and coaching for the sector.
VetHelpDirect has added price lists for more than 1,600 veterinary practices, with fees for other services, such as prescriptions and out-of-hours, coming soon.
Future medicine supplies, work to eradicate bTB and animal welfare policy reform are among the priorities outlined following the restoration of the Stormont executive.
Alan Danielski, of The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, Marlow, investigated the effects of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy on the healing of humeral intracondylar fissure in spaniels.
SPVS Congress told 3,000 vets registered as non-practising with RCVS and encouraging them back to clinical work key to addressing retention and recruitment challenges.
