Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 1. | Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of the veterinary surgeon in relation to patients, clients, society and the environment |
| 2. | Demonstrate a knowledge of the organisation, management and legislation related to a veterinary business |
| 3. | Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety in the veterinary setting; demonstrate knowledge of systems of quality assurance; apply principles of risk management to their practice |
| 4. | Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned |
| 5. | Prepare accurate clinical and client records, and case reports when necessary, in a form satisfactory to colleagues and understandable by the public |
| 6. | Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services |
| 7. | Understand the economic and emotional context in which the veterinary surgeon operates |
| 8. | Be able to review and evaluate literature and presentations critically |
| 9. | Understand and apply principles of clinical governance, and practise evidence-based veterinary medicine |
| 10. | Use their professional capabilities to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge, in order to improve the quality of animal care and veterinary public health |
| 11. | Demonstrate ability to cope with incomplete information, deal with contingencies, and adapt to change. |
| 12. | Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary |
| 13. | Demonstrate an ability of lifelong learning and a commitment to learning and professional development. This includes recording and reflecting on professional experience and taking measures to improve performance and competence |
| 14. | Take part in self-audit and peer-group review processes in order to improve performance |
| 15. | Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and its/their environment |
| 16. | Handle and restrain animal patients safely and with respect of the animal, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques |
| 17. | Perform a complete clinical examination and demonstrate ability in clinical decision-making |
| 18. | Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interests of the patients and with regard to the resources available |
| 19. | Attend all species in an emergency and perform first aid |
| 20. | Assess the physical condition, welfare and nutritional status of an animal or group of animals and advise the client on principles of husbandry and feeding |
| 21. | Collect, preserve and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of the test results |
| 22. | Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, including providing an appropriate history |
| 23. | Understand the contribution that imaging and other diagnostic techniques can make in achieving a diagnosis. Use basic imaging equipment and carry out an examination effectively as appropriate to the case, in accordance with good health and safety practice and current regulations |
| 24. | Recognise suspicious signs of possible notifiable, reportable and zoonotic diseases and take appropriate action, including notifying the relevant authorities |
| 25. | Access the appropriate sources of data on licensed medicines |
| 26. | Prescribe and dispense medicines correctly and responsibly in accordance with legislation and latest guidance |
| 27. | Report suspected adverse reactions |
| 28. | Apply principles of bio-security correctly, including sterilisation of equipment and disinfection of clothing |
| 29. | Perform aseptic surgery correctly |
| 30. | Safely perform sedation, and general and regional anaesthesia; implement chemical methods of restraint |
| 31. | Assess and manage pain |
| 32. | Recognise when euthanasia is appropriate and perform it with respect of the animal, using an appropriate method, whilst showing sensitivity to the feelings of owners and others, with due regard to the safety of those present; advise on disposal of the carcase |
| 33. | Perform a systematic gross post-mortem examination, record observations, sample tissues, store and transport them |
| 34. | Perform ante-mortem inspection of animals destined for the food-chain, including paying attention to welfare aspects; correctly identify conditions affecting the quality and safety of products of animal origin, to exclude those animals whose condition means their products are unsuitable for the food-chain |
| 35. | Perform inspection of food and feed including post-mortem inspection of food producing animals and inspection in the field of food technology |
| 36. | Advise on, and implement, preventative programmes appropriate to the species and in line with accepted animal health, welfare and public health standards |