Client Information Notice

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As of Friday 1st September 2023 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS, regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the UK) is introducing new guidance on prescribing prescription-only medicines.
The new guidance requires that a physical examination of the pet has to be performed every time any antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and anti-parasiticides are prescribed, it is now a legal requirement.

This includes all prescription (POM-V category) flea/worm/tick products. Once booked in and a physical examination has been conducted, a 12 month prescription can then be issued and flea/worm/tick products can be dispensed every 3 months, as done so previously.

The guidance is an important step towards ensuring responsible antimicrobial use and reducing the veterinary impact on the wider issues of global antibiotic resistance and decline of insect populations.

For long term prescription medication that is not an antimicrobial/antiparasitic, our usual policy of requiring an examination every 6 months (or every 3 months in some less stable or more serious cases) continues to apply.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about the new guidance, RCVS can be contacted on: 020 7202 0789 or advice@rcvs.org.uk

Our team endeavour to provide the best quality service possible in every occasion, and we appreciate your patience while we transition through this new UK wide legislation.

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Since the establishment of our veterinary practice and animal clinic in the 1930s, we have been constantly growing. Our practice principal has been caring for your animals for 30 years. Our team consists of 5 vets and 4 veterinary nurses, as well as student nurses and a dedicated team of administrators. This means home visit vets are available in multiple locations – including Conan Bridge, Gairloch, Ullapool and Fortorse, within easy reach of Inverness and Dingwall.

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We now have a brand new online booking system up and running. This system makes it even easier to book an appointment with our Highland vets. It’s available for all small animal vet appointments such as annual vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, and annual boosters to prevent kennel cough – just click and book! To find out details like our vet price list and vet fees, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01349 861203.

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