The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Question 1

The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Answer 1

• Part of criminal law
  -act is to protect the public and prevent unqualifed practice
• defines what a veterinary surgery and who can practise veterinary surgery

Question 2

Veterinary surgery

Answer 2

defined - The art and science of veterinary surgery and medicine and includes
- the diagnosis of diseases and injuries in animals including diagnostic tests
- giving of advice based on such diagnosis
-medical or surgical treatment of animals
- performance of surgical operations on animals

Question 3

Schedule 3 exemption order

Answer 3

adds exemptions to the general rule
- the owner may administer minor medical treatment to their own animal
- First aid anyone can do
- Veterinary students ( under direction of vets)

RVN- administer any medical treatment and minor surgery

Question 4

RVN

Answer 4

-Entered on RCVS register
- Achieved the necessary qualifications and training
- paid registrations fee
- made a statement of good character

Question 5

RCVS guidance of s3 for RVN / SVN

Answer 5

• administering injections to animals
  -Taking blood samples
  -placing IV catheters
  -suturing Skins Wounds
• dental Scale and polish
  -lumpectomies

Question 6

SUPERB

Answer 6

Specific procedure
Under care
Person
Experience
risks
Be there