RCVS Accreditation - what does it mean?

Practices can become accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme, a voluntary quality assurance programme. To be accredited, practices must pass a rigorous inspection carried out by an experienced veterinary surgeon.

• An accredited practice is inspected every four years

• It must certify annually that it continues to meet the standards

• It may be subject to spot-checks between full inspections

What does it mean for me and my animals?

RCVS accreditation means

• Peace of mind for you

• Quality care for your animals

• Regular inspections for the practice

The Practice Standards Scheme is a voluntary initiative - not all practices are part of it yet. As a client of an RCVS accredited practice, you can be rest assured of a high quality of care throughout the practice.

Are all accredited practices the same?

There are many different types of veterinary practice. Some, such as veterinary hospitals, offer a very broad range of services. Other concentrate on a particular species or disciplines. Some, like ours, are general practices and others may just offer vaccinations and worming or minor surgery.

 

This practice is proud to have been accredited to RCVS Core Standards! 

We have been accredited as having....

• Arrangements in place for 24-hour emergency cover for patients

• Appropriately trained staff for the nature of the work undertaken in the practice

• Compliance with standards of cleanliness and hygiene

• A policy to make clients aware of arrangements for checking and monitoring patients if kept in overnight

• A system to give itemised invoices and to obtain consent to procedures undertaken

• Diagnostic and surgical equipment for the work undertaken. This is installed and maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements

• A policy for communicating with clients

Need more information?

Go to www.rcvs.org.uk/practicestandards or telephone the RCVS 020 7202 0767