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Panorama
In light of the Panorama programme 'It shouldn't happen at a vet's' - broadcast on 22 July 2010 on BBC1 - we thought it would be useful to collate the following information, guidance and contact details for anyone who has an interest in, or concerns about, any of the issues raised.
The programme
Missed the programme? Watch it again on BBC iPlayer (available until 29 July 2010)
RCVS news releases
RCVS: concerned about Panorama allegations and will investigate (22 July 2010)
VNs do value the reward of helping animals back to health (22 July 2010)
Rigorous and robust regulatory process in place, says RCVS (22 July 2010)
Panorama - date announced (13 July 2010)
Media coverage
Today programme - interview with Sandy Trees, RCVS Senior Vice-President, 22 July 2010
TalkSport Radio - interview with Peter Jinman, RCVS President, 22 July 2010 (available soon)
Relevant guidance (excerpts from the Guide to Professional Conduct)
Treatment of animals by non-veterinary surgeons
Further advice
Schedule 3 (what VNs and student VNs are permitted to do)
Serious professional misconduct
Veterinary surgeons' professional fees
Maintenance and monitoring of anaesthesia
Veterinary surgeons and insurance matters
British Veterinary Association response, advice and guidance
Making a complaint
View details of our complaints procedure
Information for MPs
Information to help MPs answer their constituents' questions is available in our MP Toolkit
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the Panorama programme, please contact the Communications Department in the first instance (communications@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0727/5)
If you would like to make a complaint, please contact the Professional Conduct Department (profcon@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0789)
If you have a press enquiry, please contact the Communications Department (communications@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0727/5)
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