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Resources and updates

The resources on this page supplement our Code of Conduct and Supporting Guidance. Links to these can also be found within relevant parts of the Code.

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Advice on Schedule 3

Under Schedule 3 to the Veterinary Surgeons Act, only registered veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses have the privilege to perform certain procedures in veterinary practice, as delegated to them by veterinary surgeon colleagues employed in the same practice.
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Navigating Schedule 3 delegation in practice: case studies

This case study-led feature is intended to provide clarification about the requirements of the current Schedule 3 exemption for veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses and should be read in conjunction with Chapter 18 of the supporting guidance to our Code of Professional Conduct – ‘Delegation to veterinary nurses’.
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Routine veterinary practice and clinical veterinary research - FAQs

Routine veterinary practice (RVP) refers to procedures and techniques performed on animals by registered veterinary surgeons (or registered veterinary nurses under their direction) in the course of their professional duties, which ensure the health and welfare of animals committed to their care.

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