RCVS accreditation renewed – what does it all mean?

We are extremely delighted – and proud of our team – to advise we have once again completed our RCVS accreditation through the Practice Standards Scheme. We are RCVS accredited in Small Animal Practice and Equine Practice.

The Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is an initiative to accredit UK veterinary practices. The aim of the PSS is to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care.  The accreditation lasts for 4 years and we will do it all over again!

Membership of the PSS is voluntary, and around 69% of eligible UK practices are part of it – we feel that gaining and maintaining the standards set by the PSS is crucial for our business, our staff and also our clients.

Why we think being an accredited practice is important :

• It offers our team a useful framework for running the practice
• It’s an opportunity for us to have a full clinical and regulatory compliance audit
• It’s a chance for our teams to work together on improvement strategies
• It helps to focus our plans for the next four years
• It’s an opportunity for our teams to be proud of their work and to showcase it
• It’s a stamp of professional quality, which can help with recruitment and retention of staff
• It gives clients confidence that we are professional and consistent in everything we do

To read more about the accreditation process visit the RCVS website : www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/practice-standards-scheme/