Practice Standards Scheme

Victoria Veterinary Centre has been approved by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Tier 2 Small Animal Accredited Practice since the introduction of the scheme. The Practice Standards Scheme is a program run by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and is designed to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care. The scheme is a voluntary initiative but not all Practices are part of it, so you should look for the RCVS accredited logo when choosing your vet. The aim of the scheme is to give members of the general public both peace of mind and complete assurance in regard to the facilities and clinical standards of a Veterinary Practice. In order to qualify for and maintain this status our Practice has to undergo rigorous regular inspections in order to meet a range of stringent standards that are set by the Royal College including such things as Practice facilities, hygiene and health and safety, to name but a few.

 

The RCVS Accredited Practice Standards Scheme means;

• Peace of mind for youQuality care for your animals
• Regular inspections for the Practice

The Practice Standards Scheme has three Tiers Victoria Veterinary Centre is currently a RCVS approved Tier 2 Small Animal Accredited Practice.The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme sets high standards for those Practices on the scheme. Victoria Veterinary Centre continues to meet all the standards required and is proud to be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme.To achieve accreditation very stringent standards have to be met and thorough inspections are carried out every four years, with ‘spot checks’ at any time. The check-list is long and exhaustive but includes such things as:

• The monitoring and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and protocols. The standard of nursing care. Provision of well maintained equipment and facilities. The provision of modern diagnostic equipment Inspection of Continued Professional Development (CPD) records.
• The provision of a properly regulated and maintained veterinary dispensing pharmacy.

Please visit the RCVS web site for more information

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Victoria Veterinary Centre, Glossop, 01457 852367 w Thornbrook Veterinary Clinic, Chapel-en-le-Frith, 01298 812066