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Duty of confidentiality is important but not absolute and information can be disclosed in certain circumstances, for example:

> Clients consent been given

disclosure can be justified by animal welfare concerns or wider public interest.

Disclosure is required by law.

In addition, personal data of clients must be handled in accordance with the general data protection regulation

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They should comply with animal welfare legislation and relevant codes of practice in the jurisdiction/s in which they practise

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Follow the 5 welfare needs as much as possible, as there can be a few limitations because of the environment where the patient is (e.g. infection control)

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VN should maintain client's confidentiality and providing fair, non-discriminatory service.

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Must disclose any convictions to the RCVS

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1. Veterinary nurses must make animal health and welfare their first consideration when attending animals

2. Veterinary nurses must keep within their own area of competence and refer cases responsibly

3. Veterinary nurses must provide veterinary nursing care that is appropriate and adequate

4. Veterinary nurses in practice must take steps to provide emergency first aid and pain relief to animals according to their skills and the specific situation

5. Veterinary nurses who supply and administer medicines must do so responsibly

6. Veterinary nurses must communicate with veterinary surgeons and each other to ensure the health and welfare of the animal or group of animals

7. Veterinary nurses must ensure that clinical governance forms part of their professional activities

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They must ensure a hygienic and safe environment

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Veterinary Nurses need to prioritize animal helathe and welfare while considering the client's needs and circumstance.

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Veterinary nurses:

*   Assisting with surgical procedures

*   Administering medications and treatments

*   Monitoring animal patients

*   Providing nursing care and support

*   Educating pet owners

RCVS:

*   Maintaining the Register of Veterinary Nurses

*   Accrediting Veterinary Nursing Programs

*   Setting Standards of Conduct

*   Investigating Complaints

*   Promoting Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- RCVS plays a vital role in regulating the profession to ensure high standards of animal care.

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Uphold regulations regarding the laws

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Vn’s must communicate effectively, this includes written and spoken English, with clients and ensure informed consent is obtained before any treatment or procedures are carried out

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If a registered veterinary nurse is concerned about a colleagues professional conduct/ their fitness to practice, they must take steps in order to protect the public/clients from potential risks from the colleagues fitness to perform or their professional conduct. This could be done by being a whistle blower on the practice if it is a wide spread misconduct of the code, reporting the person you think isn’t fit to perform the job to a higher authority in the practice such as a HVN or HVS, or confront the person personally and express your concern

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Royal veterinary nurses represent all nurses and this adds responsibility to our actions, the RCVS has guides to professional conduct, the wider public is affected by the clinics choices - and a negative public perception of vet nurses can damage the practices reputation, the clients they bring in and bad for the overall profession.

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It is crucial to provide an environment in which animals are subjected to minimum stress and provided with optimal care

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Vet nurses must try to ensure the protection of public and animal health and welfare

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RVN’s must provide the RCVS with psp and cpd records when requested

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They should consider the welfare implications of any surgical or other procedure and advise or act appropriately

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Keep up to date with CPD

Reflect upon performance (diary keeping recommended)

Critically analyse evidence based for procedures and making appropriate changes to practice

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Veterinary nurses are responsible for the medical care, treatment, and well-being of animals under the direction of a veterinary surgeon, performing tasks such as medication, pre and post operative care and educating owners. Their responsibilities also include ensuring the cleanliness of the practice, providing companionship to hospitalized animals, and supporting owners through difficult decisions

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RVNs must not claim to have expertise they cannot back up or do the same for others

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RVN’s Must be on the register of veterinary nurses

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Vet nurses must not engage in any activity or behaviour that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute or undermine public confidence in the profession

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They should ensure that a range of reasonable treatment options are offered and explained, including prognoses and possible side effects

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VNs must be open and honest, provide independent and impartial advice, provide appropriate information, communicate effectively, they must be clear, accurate and detailed in client records, they must not disclose information, they must be prompt and courteous

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ensure protection of public health and animal health and consider impact of actions on environment

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Vet nurses must ensure that what they are doing professionally is covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent

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Contribute to a positive working environment and upholding animal welfare

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Must comply with legislation

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Vet nurses should make sure all professional activities are covered by a professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements

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Veterinary nurses promoting and advertising products and services must do so in a professional manner.

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They must be able to understand written and spoken English to ensure the correct informed consent is acquired

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1 being honest with clients

2 impartial advice and ensure no conflict of interest

3 ensure appropriate info is given on services and meds

4 effective communication including contest from clients

5 keeping clear accurate and detailed records

6 complete confidentiality unless discussed and approved for info to be shared

7 respond prompletly and be open and behave appropriately to Critisism and complaints

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Must be open and honest

Respect the clients needs and requirements

Must provide independent and impartial advice

Inform a client of any conflict of interest

Provide appropriate information to clients about the practice including costs, services and medicines

Communicate effectively including written and spoken English With clients

Ensure informed consent is obtained before treatments or procedures are carried out

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Veterinary nurses who are concerned about a professional colleague’s fitness to practise must take steps to ensure that animals are not put at risk and that the interests of the public are protected.

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A RVN should administer the appropriate and adequate medication, and they must supply it responsibly, with the correct dosage and the medication should be properly stored

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protect animal welfare, be honest with the public, protecting information, being trustworthy to clients, maintaining professional behaviour and competence

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Vet nurses promoting and advertising products and services must do so in a respectful manner

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Essential care and support to pets

Educate pet owners on medicine and care first long term conditions

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They provide essential care and support

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They must ensure the protection of public and animal health and welfare, and the impacts of their day to day actions on the environment.

they must report facts and opinions honestly with due care for the safety of the public

Promoting ads and services should be done in a professional manner

veterinary nurses shouldn’t engage in any activity that could bring the profession into disrepute or undermine public confidence in the profession.

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Veterinary nurses must seek to ensure the protection of public health and animal health and welfare, and must consider the impact of their actions on the environment.

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Complying with the law

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Veterinary nurses should Provide care to animals before and after treatments as well support veterinary surgeons with procedures such as handing them tools and cleaning the surfaces after surgery. Some veterinary nurses will need to advised and educate owners about their pets and give the best professional advice possible and ensure the owners understand.

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vet nurses must not engage in any activity that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute or undermine public confidence such as gossiping with clients about a different client

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They must respond courteously to clients concerns and complaints

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Keeping up to date with training and development which they need as stated by the RCVS

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Veterinary nurses must not engage in any activity or behaviour that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute or undermine public confidence in the profession.

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Must communicate effectively with veterinary surgeons and colleagues to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in their care

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NV muust supply and administer medication and do it responsibly

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Vet nurses must seek to ensure the protection of public health and animal health and welfare and must consider the impact of their actions on the environment

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Vet nurses must address health issues which are physical or mental which could impair their fitness to practice or cause harm to people or animals.

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Veterinary nurses and those applying to be registered as veterinary nurses must comply with reasonable requests from the RCVS as part of the regulation of the profession, and comply with any undertakings they give to the RCVS.

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Key responsibilities are

Animal welfare

Clinical practice (keep within areas of professional competence and refer cases)

Provide adequate vet care

Communicate effectively with vet surgeons and be open and honest with clients

Maintain and develop their knowledge and skills relevant to the practice

Take the pledge to the RCVS and follow the RCVS Professional Conduct, which centres around prioritising animal health and welfare though a commitment to professional competence, honesty and integrity, professional accountability, client confidentiality and trust and independence and impartiality

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Veterinary nurses must maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant to their professional practice and competence and comply with RCVS requirements

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surgeons who are concerned about a professional colleague’s fitness to practise must take steps to ensure that animals are not put at risk

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Educate pet owners on welfare needs for their pets

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The main priority of a RVN should be the welfare of the animal, and to provide proper care

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Professional communication

Taking responsibility of animal health and welfare And informed consent

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Vet nurses must maintain and develop their skills. They must also take steps to protect animal and the public if they are concerned about a colleague’s ability to practice

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Must report facts and opinions honestly and with due care.

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Must report to the RCVS if veterinary nurses that have been taken off the resister continue to practice unlawfully

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VN in oractice must take the steps to provide emergency first aid and pain relief to animals according to their skills and specific situationss

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Promoting responsible animal ownership

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Veterinary nurses' public responsibilities include educating pet owners on animal care, providing support during challenging times like euthanasia, and ensuring public and animal health through adherence to professional codes of conduct and promoting responsible pet ownership. They are also responsible for communicating clearly with clients, managing nurse-led clinics for preventative care, and acting as a trusted point of contact for advice on a range of animal health matters

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Veterinary nurses who administer and supply medicines must do so responsibly

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If you witness someone else who you believe isn’t fit to practice step in to offer help

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They must be open and honest to clients about advice and must not withhold information

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Must comply with legislation

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Veterinary nurses other than student veterinary nurses must be entered in the Register of Veterinary Nurses.

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CPD should be used to develop skills and knowledge through a RVN’s career

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Veterinary nurses must report to the RCVS those veterinary nurses removed from the RCVS Register at the direction of the VN Disciplinary Committee who nevertheless continue to give medical treatment or carry out minor surgery unlawfully.

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Must not engage in activities that could ruin the reputation of the practice or profession in general

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Working with veterinary surgeons to provide care and treatment to sick and injured animals

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Must report facts and opinions honestly while still having empathy

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Veterinary nurses, other than students, must be entered into the RVN register

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Must not disclose information about a client or the clients animals to a third person party

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confidentiality of the client

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Keep within their own area of competence and refer cases responsibly

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Must disclose convictions

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Appropriate and adequate care:

Providing the necessary care and treatment for the animal's condition.

Monitoring and care:

Ensuring proper monitoring and support for animals, especially under anaesthesia.

Communication with the client:

Clearly explaining treatment options, prognoses, and euthanasia considerations to the client.

Hospitalisation and discharge:

Managing the care of hospitalised patients and coordinating their discharge plans effectively.

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Veterinary nurses must seek to ensure the protection of the public and animal health and welfare, and also must consider the impact of their actions on the environment.

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must provide the RCVS with their PSP and CPD records

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Maintaining animal health and welfare

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Make animal and welfare their first priority when attending to animals

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Protecting animal welfare and public health

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Must maintain fitness to practice, both mental and physical as well as looking out for others

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Vet nurses must be open and honest with clients and respect their needs and requirements

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VN must keep clear, accurate and detailed clinical nursing and client records

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Respond promptly, fully and courteously to clients complaints and criticism