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Frequently asked questions about advertising practice names.

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.

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’.

To help you navigate some of the more common medicines issues, we have produced a series of FAQs. 

Find guidance in relation to the storage, supply, and prescribing of Controlled Drugs (CDs).

The most frequently-asked questions received on issues related to POM-Vs.

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in both personal and professional aspects of life, and its development continues to advance at a rapid pace. These innovations present valuable opportunities to improve and expand access to veterinary care, as well as to support you as veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses.

Find our guidance on 'under care' and prescribing prescription-only veterinary medicines (POM-Vs), which came into effect on 1 September 2023.