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Government Veterinary Services supports public-sector veterinary professionals and promotes veterinary policy to other vets and the public. Government Veterinary Services is part of the Civil Service .
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
How to register veterinary practice premises for veterinary surgeons to supply veterinary medicines.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
Services provided and contact details for Veterinary Investigation Centres (VICs) and surveillance pathology partners in England and Wales.
Farmers should send this guidance to their vet, so they can see what to do on a review or follow-up. This guidance includes details of testing, how to advise, and what information to provide.
Check the veterinary product information database to find out if a medicine is safe to use on your pet or has been removed from sale.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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