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Thinking of setting up your own blood donation programme in your practice? 

These are the factors you need to consider when accepting cats and dogs into the programme! 

Th ideal blood donor should be in good health, in good body condition and  on the large size (but not obese) so that a decent amount of blood can be taken! They must be up to date with their vaccinations to ensure they are not harbouring any infectious diseases that could be passed on to the recipient. No travel outside of the country is essential for the same reason. Cats ideally should be from single cat households and live indoors only - this reduces the risk of FeLV and FIV being a concern. 

It is essential that any donor on the programme has never had a blood transfusion. 

These patients will require iv catheter placements and prolonged restraint for bleeding, they must be placid, easily handled and not highly strung. They should not find the process of donating blood scary and stressful. 

Pre-blood donation checks: PCV + TP/TS + General health/recent illnesses + blood pressure + the last time they donated blood. 

Are you a veterinary student or graduate looking to practice in the UK? In this video, I explain everything you need to know about becoming an MRCVS — a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

👉 What is MRCVS?

👉 Who needs to take the Statutory Exam?

👉 Which universities are RCVS-accredited (UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)?

👉 Requirements for EU and international graduates

👉 English language requirements (IELTS, OET)

Almost 300 veterinary nurses have been removed from the RCVS register for non-payment of the annual renewal fee.

The RCVS is encouraging practices to check staff members are still on the register, after 295 veterinary nurses were removed from it on 1 January for non-payment.

It is technically illegal for veterinary nurses to practice and perform any procedures that fall under Schedule 3 of the…

The RCVS’ position statement on homeopathy and other complementary therapies has set a “dangerous precedent” that limits the clinical freedom the veterinary profession has always enjoyed, it has been claimed.

Earlier this month (VT47.46) RCVS council approved a position statement that expressed the view “homeopathy is not based on sound scientific principles”.

The statement has drawn rebuke from…