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Ketamine rescheduling – variations between NI and GB

November 27, 2015 By Jo-VetNI

The earlier post about ketamine rescheduling has been superseded. The latest advice from VMD tells us that, although the ketamine changes were supposed to be coming in UK-wide, as the amendment to the Misuse of Drugs legislation hasn’t yet come into effect in Northern Ireland, the changes re. ketamine have not yet come into force here.   A ketamine register and secure storage is still required, but it is an RCVS requirement as part of vets’ Professional Code of Conduct (section 4.35).  It is also a requirement under the Practice Standards Scheme.  The VMD do recommend that ketamine is stored and transported securely and that a CD register is maintained but until the NI amendment comes in, this is a recommendation rather than a legal requirement. If you have any further queries please address them to [email protected]

New guidance has been published by RCVS.  You can access it here.

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Bleeding Disorders in cats and dogs

November 26, 2015 By Jo-VetNI

Sheena Warman is eminently well qualified to deliver a talk on “Bleeding Disorders” for AVSPNI. She is a Senior Clinical Fellow in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Bristol in the UK and spent 4 years in mixed practice before undertaking a residency in Small Animal Medicine and Intensive Care at the University of Bristol.  She gained RCVS and ECVIM Diplomas in Small Animal Medicine in 2004 and will deliver a lecture to NI vets and nurses at VSSCo on 3rd December which will incorporate a brief review of the pathophysiology and causes of bleeding disorders in dogs and cats and case-based discussion of the diagnosis and management of such cases.  The evening is open to vets and nurses (nurses places are limited so register early!)  Full details are on the flyer.  E-mail [email protected] to secure your place.

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Rescheduling of ketamine

November 23, 2015 By Jo-VetNI

Please see most recent post on this topic . . . this one has been superseded by NEW ADVICE from VMD.  We have been asked by VMD to remind you all that the rescheduling of ketamine to Schedule 2 takes effect from 30 November 2015. In due course, information should appear on the DHSSP (www.dhsspsni.gov.uk) website regarding this, at which point, please make your own investigations at to see exactly how changes will affect you. My (layman’s) understanding is that in a nutshell, each bottle needs its own register (a bound book); stock must be locked in a non-portable container and of course there are strict guidelines re. disposal of product and syringe wastage. This is applicable to each and every bottle so if you keep stocks in your vehicle, please ensure that you comply, especially re. non-portable container.  We have been promised a FAQ sheet from VMD on this subject and will make this available via this website as soon as we have it.

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RCVS launches new Practice Standards Scheme

November 23, 2015 By Bronach-VetNI

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) launched the new Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) on 20 November 2015 to the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions.  It is now open for applications for both practice accreditations and the brand new system of PSS awards.

The new Scheme is all about offering a pathway to improvement for practices of all shapes and sizes that want to aspire to excellence, and then highlighting these achievements to the animal-owning public in a way that is clear and easy to understand.  Over half of all veterinary practice premises in the UK are already RCVS-accredited. The main changes to the Scheme, which was established in 2005, have been based on feedback from the profession and input from the Practice Standards Group (PSG), with the dual aims of making it more accessible for those practices which aren’t yet PSS members, and even more rewarding for those who are already accredited.

Whilst retaining the existing accreditation levels across small animal, equine and farm animal practices (current RCVS-accredited practices will be automatically transferred to the new Scheme), a new modular structure helps to make the Scheme more flexible and ensure all types of veterinary practice – from ambulatory services to veterinary hospitals – can join. This structure also recognises the contributions of the whole practice team, helping to raise standards across the board.  Once accredited, practices can now apply for a range of optional awards that focus on outcomes and behaviours in specific areas, such as ‘In-patient Service’, ‘Team and Professional Responsibility’ and ‘Client Service’.

As an introductory offer, the RCVS is now inviting applications from practices that would be willing to help with a final round of testing of the new Scheme, to be in with a chance to win one of 20 free assessment days, worth £350. The offer is open from 20 November until Friday 4 December, and the first 20 practices drawn at random on 7 December will be allocated the free assessments.

Full details about the draw, the new Scheme and how to apply for accreditation and/or awards are available at www.rcvs.org.uk/newpss

 

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Leading health orgs. call for proper use of antibiotics

November 17, 2015 By Bronach-VetNI

Leading health organisations call for proper use of antibiotics.
Leading human and animal health organisations – the British Medical Association (BMA), British Dental Association (BDA), British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) – join forces for the first time to promote a ‘One Health’ approach to ensure responsible guardianship of antibiotics and their proper public use this European Antibiotics Awareness Day (EAAD, 18 November 2015).

Antibiotics are a vital medicine for both animal and human health, and modern health systems rely on the availability and effectiveness of a range of antimicrobials to treat and prevent infections. Yet inappropriate use – such as prescribing for self-limiting infections, not finishing a prescribed course of antibiotics or habitual prophylactic use in healthy animals to prevent disease – all contribute to the development of resistant bacteria in both humans and animals.

The effectiveness of antibiotics has led to greater pressure from patients to be prescribed antibiotics as a panacea for all cases. According to a recent BVA survey, three out of five vets see clients who expect antibiotics to treat their pets. Yet despite the expectation to prescribe, there is still a lack of understanding about responsible antibiotic use with 70% of vets reporting poor owner compliance and a recent study showing nearly 6% of households with leftover antibiotics prescribed for humans, meaning patients had stopped their treatment early.

For further information about EAAD 2015, please visit www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/EAAD
To mark EAAD 2015, BVA has produced a range of new posters to promote the responsible use of antibiotics for use in veterinary practices or as a source of information for pet owners which can be found on their website www.bva.co.uk/eaad.

 

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SPVS salary survey

November 16, 2015 By Bronach-VetNI

Below is a link from  SPVS for the salary survey. This is a survey for all practice employees and partners if they wish anybody who replies will get a full set of results back. The finished results give a break down of salaries paid to vets , nurses , receptionists and practice managers broken down in a number of ways , region / years qualified / type of work they are doing etc. It also has a section on extras i.e. cpd allowances pension and etc.

The results are of great insight to both employers and employees looking to hire or be hired!! Of course the means , averages and median values take on more significance the more people that reply from each region. It only takes 4 to 5 minutes.

Your response would be appreciated. 
http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SPVSsal2015/

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Ever considered using your veterinary skills abroad?

November 13, 2015 By Jo-VetNI

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Thinking of working abroad?  The World Veterinary Service has helped many vets do just that and Managing Director James Florence is coming over to Northern Ireland to tell us more about the work of WVS.  The NIVA Winter meeting, which is always highly social and includes seasonal refreshments, canapés and mince pies will be held on 2nd December at the Ramada, Shaw’s Bridge.  For more details, see the flyer.
Our thanks go to MSD for their generous support of this event.  We look forward to seeing lots of you at the Ramada!

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Useful information from VMD

November 11, 2015 By Jo-VetNI

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NIVA held a meeting on VMD Inspections and Anti-microbial Resistance in March last year which many NI vets attended.
For those of you who couldn’t attend this meeting the presentation slides are available to view by clicking the links below:
click here to download – What a VMD inspection entails and how best to comply by Jackie Catterall
click here to download – Antimicrobial Resistance – Why does it matter to me? by Robert Huey
click here to download – Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance by Helen Harley

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YVN NI Meeting – An Introduction to AFBI’s Veterinary Science Division

November 9, 2015 By Jo-VetNI

The YVN NI have scheduled an interactive afternoon at the AFBI Stormont Laboratory.  The event takes place on Wednesday 25th November between 2 and 5pm.
To register, contact [email protected]
For full details, see the flyer:  YVN AFBI event 25.11.15.

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Rick Sanchez – Ophthalmology CPD Meeting

November 9, 2015 By Bronach-VetNI

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A very successful CPD meeting was held in VSSCo , Ballinderry Road, Lisburn last Thursday evening, 5th November 2015. The meeting was so popular that it was fully booked two days before the event with many vets being disappointed at not being able to attend.
The evening got off to a great start at 7.30 pm with a delicious supper provided by Alex Berry. Many of the vets attending were able to catch with their colleagues
An excellent presentation by Rick Sanchez, Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology then followed. Rick’s topics covered:
Corneal ulcerative disease 1: What is the cornea telling me and how should I respond?
Corneal ulcerative disease 11: taking the fear out of re-evaluation “and now what?”
As you can see (pardon the pun) Rick addressed a captive audience. His presentation lasted approximately an hour and a half and was followed by a question and answer session. Rick proved to be a very popular, interesting speaker.
President of the AVSPNI formally closed the meeting by extending her thanks to Rick for coming over to Northern Ireland to deliver his talk.
The popularity of this meeting emphasises the need to register early for any meetings in order to avoid disappointment. This can be done by contacting the VetNI office using the information detailed on the flyers.

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