Fourth survey seeks to gauge impact of Test and Trace and post-travel quarantine.
The RCVS is today (1 September) distributing its fourth coronavirus impact survey in a bid to understand how the pandemic and its associated restrictions are affecting veterinary practices.
The survey calls on veterinary practices to answer questions about the impact of the virus on the provision of veterinary care, current levels of practice turnover, and the number of staff on furlough. It also asks about measures being put in place to mitigate the spread of the virus, and whether certain branches or premises have had to close.
This time, the survey is seeking to guage the impact of Test and Trace and post-travel quarantine, the impact of the pandemic on cash flow and the ability of practices to dispose of controlled drugs.
The RCVS hopes that the survey will inform discussions between the College and its COVID Taskforce in making temporary changes to guidance for the profession. It should also highlight any particular areas of concern with stakeholders, including the UK and devolved governments.
Data collected will be anonymous, but results may be shared with governments and other veterinary organisations, and will also be published. UK veterinary practices that have not received the survey are encouraged to contact Sophie Rogers at s.rogers@rcvs.org.uk by Wednesday, 2 September.
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
