Vets no longer working in outlying area

[som farmer]

They already are.

neighbours sons partner, is a Spanish vet, working in slaughter houses, she reckons she can get, another job, anywhere in the UK tomorrow, in Spain, there are no jobs, for that, advertised.

 

[crofteress]

some of us have found another vet some haven't. This is very worrying for the ones who haven't. Surely the duty of care that the vets sign up to mean that they can't refuse to come and treat a sick animal. Where would we get legal advice on this

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

some of us have found another vet some haven't. This is very worrying for the ones who haven't. Surely the duty of care that the vets sign up to mean that they can't refuse to come and treat a sick animal. Where would we get legal advice on this

Their oath requires that they cannot refuse to treat an animal in genuine need if they know it is not under the care of another vet.

 

[MRT]

Their oath requires that they cannot refuse to treat an animal in genuine need if they know it is not under the care of another vet.

Equally you can't expect me to drive from Wales to the outer Isles because through bad luck or bad management you have a sick animal. Vets have recieved a qualification not been sold into slavery.

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

Equally you can't expect me to drive from Wales to the outer Isles because through bad luck or bad management you have a sick animal. Vets have recieved a qualification not been sold into slavery.

Absolutely. The profession is in turmoil. I know many vets as friends and these issues are being discussed all the time. Seems like nothing is being done at the RCVS / Government level about it though

 

[Farmer Fin]

Absolutely. The profession is in turmoil. I know many vets as friends and these issues are being discussed all the time. Seems like nothing is being done at the RCVS / Government level about it though

The reality is the staffing level is a short term thing. The profession was too slow to react to the change in gender balance. There are now several new vet schools in the pipeline which will churn out more new grads. Most practices have adapted to job share situations to accommodate working parents.

 

[Farmer Fin]

some of us have found another vet some haven't. This is very worrying for the ones who haven't. Surely the duty of care that the vets sign up to mean that they can't refuse to come and treat a sick animal. Where would we get legal advice on this

You are more than welcome to speak to the royal college. The reality is if a practice has decided it’s not feasible for them to cover an area and have given reasonable notice then you can’t force them.
Vetting in remote areas is probably more a conversation to be had with your MSP as to whether they want to subsidise the service. I personally wouldn’t want my tax going on that.

 

[ollie989898]

The reality is the staffing level is a short term thing. The profession was too slow to react to the change in gender balance. There are now several new vet schools in the pipeline which will churn out more new grads. Most practices have adapted to job share situations to accommodate working parents.

Average 'length of stay' of a new graduate is apparently 5 years?

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

The reality is the staffing level is a short term thing. The profession was too slow to react to the change in gender balance. There are now several new vet schools in the pipeline which will churn out more new grads. Most practices have adapted to job share situations to accommodate working parents.

These are our vets, all female and farm animal only. provide a damned good service as well:

Team :: Hammond Vets Limited

hammondvets.co.uk

 

[Hesstondriver]

some of us have found another vet some haven't. This is very worrying for the ones who haven't. Surely the duty of care that the vets sign up to mean that they can't refuse to come and treat a sick animal. Where would we get legal advice on this

Their oath requires that they cannot refuse to treat an animal in genuine need if they know it is not under the care of another vet.

You are more than welcome to speak to the royal college. The reality is if a practice has decided it’s not feasible for them to cover an area and have given reasonable notice then you can’t force them.
Vetting in remote areas is probably more a conversation to be had with your MSP as to whether they want to subsidise the service. I personally wouldn’t want my tax going on that.

correct the oath states (loosley) vets cannot refuse to give 'emergency treatment' so bizarley in your case they should cover you for emergency call outs but do have the right to refuse routine work

you may find a complaint to the RCVS would actually get you some where here , along with the bigger picture of contacting your MP

 

[MRT]

correct the oath states (loosley) vets cannot refuse to give 'emergency treatment' so bizarley in your case they should cover you for emergency call outs but do have the right to refuse routine work

you may find a complaint to the RCVS would actually get you some where here , along with the bigger picture of contacting your MP

To prevent suffering. So may just offer to put it down!

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

To prevent suffering. So may just offer to put it down!

No problem if that is the best thing for the animal....

 

[MRT]

No problem if that is the best thing for the animal....

Totally agree. Anyone who thinks they have vets over a barrel could be in for a shock so pointing out the obvious.

 

[crofteress]

correct the oath states (loosley) vets cannot refuse to give 'emergency treatment' so bizarley in your case they should cover you for emergency call outs but do have the right to refuse routine work

you may find a complaint to the RCVS would actually get you some where here , along with the bigger picture of contacting your MP

Thank you for your helpful advice .

 

[JP1]

Oakwood vets (part of Westpoint ) just written to say they are closing large animal work from mid June as they can’t get the vets .

Now need to find an alternative TB and OV vet practice