Cat’s Whiskers are proud and pleased to announce that for the second time, we have passed the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) and have attained accreditation for another 4 years. What is the Practice Standards Scheme? The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme is a voluntary initiative to accredit veterinary practices in… Read more »
Cat’s Whiskers are proud and pleased to announce that for the second time, we have passed the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) and have attained accreditation for another 4 years.
What is the Practice Standards Scheme?
The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme is a voluntary initiative to accredit veterinary practices in the UK.
Through setting standards and carrying out regular assessments, the Scheme aims to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care.
It offers peace of mind to clients of accredited practices and a more informed choice to the animal owning public.
What is an RCVS accredited Vet Practice?
To become accredited, practices volunteer for rigorous assessment every four years and will have met a range of minimum standards including hygiene, 24-hour emergency cover, staff training, certain types of equipment and cost estimation procedures.
RCVS accreditation involves the whole team, not just the vets and vet nurses.
Practices are also subject to spot-checks at any time between assessments.
RCVS accreditation is not to be confused with a practice being included in the RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises (RVPP).
Look for the logo!
For peace of mind, look for the RCVS accredited practice logo, which indicates that the practice has passed an independent assessment.
This means high standards of care for animals and peace of mind for animal owners.
