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esearch commissioned by the Royal
College of Veterinary Surgeons
(RCVS) has revealed that vets are among
the UK’s most trusted professionals.
The survey of 2,000 members of
the public found that 94 per cent
completely or generally trust vets,
putting the profession third in the
league table, behind opticians
and pharmacists, but above GPs
and dentists.
Meanwhile, 80 per cent of people
said that they were satisfi ed with the
service they and their pets received
from vets, which places the profession
higher than GPs and accountants
but below opticians, pharmacists,
and dentists.
However, only 32 per cent ofrespondents felt that the profession
represented value for money, while just
38 per cent thought fees were fair, and
29 per cent viewed vets as poor value
for money.
RCVS president Dr Niall Connell said:
“These results clearly demonstrate that
there is a great deal of goodwill towards
the veterinary profession and the work
they do. It is fantastic to see that our
clients continue overwhelmingly to
trust our knowledge and expertise,
and remain very happy with the service
we provide.
“There is, of course, always more
work that we can do in order to help
the public understand veterinary costs
and fees, and promote the value of
veterinary care.”Public give vets
the thumbs-up
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countless displays, events, competitions,
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adult/child, concessions, and advance/on
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Worcestershire veterinary practice has
issued an appeal for more owners to
sign up their dogs as blood donors.
Clent Hills Veterinary Group, which has
surgeries in Bromsgrove, Hagley, and
Rubery, is keen to add more locally-based
dogs to its list of donors, who can be called
upon in an emergency to provide blood,
and potentially save another dog’s life.
Reasons why a dog might need a blood
transfusion include trauma, surgery,
poisoning, anaemia, bloat, sepsis,
immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
(IMHA), a ruptured spleen, and low
platelet count. As well as having a good
temperament and being relaxed in
a veterinary environment, canine blood
donors must satisfy other criteria, including
being fi t and healthy, aged between
one and eight, and weighing more than
25kg. Dogs must also be up-to-date with
vaccinations, have never travelled abroad,
and not be on any medication.
Any dog owners in Worcestershire who
think their dog might fi t the bill should
visit http://www.clenthillsvets.co.uk/dog-blood-
donors/ and register their dog. Those
selected will be tested to ensure they can
give blood.