Open letter to RCVS president calls for help with fees during unprecedented public health crisis.

European body says short-term manufacture and delivery of veterinary medicines is secure, but it is assessing the rapidly developing situation.

Clients are being asked to wait in cars, pets are being transported and video consults are all part of the measures introduced at Hamilton Specialist Referrals.

“Personal and public safety overrides animal welfare” — Niall Connell, RCVS president.

Submitted before the UK was put into lockdown, Nick Marsh’s latest blog describes his thoughts as he watches the story of coronavirus grow from rumour to pandemic in mere days.

“In the interests of safety and complying with Government advice, vet practices should only be delivering emergency treatment and urgent care, and should be cancelling routine and non-urgent appointments.”

Association writes to its members in light of latest COVID-19 restrictions – interpreting their work is “deemed essential”, but stressing health and safety is paramount.

Veterinary surgeon made unemployed by coronavirus pandemic makes face masks to raise cash while she waits to see if she can get at job at Tesco.

The Kennel Club and its charities will help support canine organisations and rescues that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The group has written an open letter to a host of Government departments – including the chancellor of the exchequer and Defra – urging more support for veterinary businesses.

MSD offering guidance at round table event to address vet questions about vaccination protocols during COVID-19 crisis.

Video consults, text chats, contactless payment system and ambulance pet collection will reduce risk of coronavirus spreading.

In a statement posted on its blog, the association advises profession to make the most of online chat forums, emails and telephone calls during coronavirus crisis.

“Without an urgent input of funds, the charity is likely to close on 31 March 2020,” says trust.

RCVS and BVA issue joint guidance on ‘key worker’ status for veterinary surgeons.

Association promises registration fee refunds actioned on a “first booked, first refunded” basis.