Structure of Vet Profession Flashcards
1
Q
How many MRCVS are there?
A
23,000
2
Q
How many MRCVS practise in the UK?
A
16,000
3
Q
What % of vets work in practices?
A
88%
4
Q
What % of vets work in government?
A
5%
5
Q
What % of practices are SA only?
A
51%
6
Q
What % practices are mixed?
A
45%
7
Q
What % practices are equine?
A
3%
8
Q
What year could corporate businesses own vet practices?
A
1997
9
Q
Profit of CVS?
A
£11.8 million
10
Q
What happens following negligence?
A
Civil claim against practice
11
Q
What happens following misconduct?
A
RCVS investigation of vet
12
Q
Before what century did only blacksmiths and farriers treat animals?
A
16th
13
Q
What is an incorporated business?
A
The forming of a corporation - a legal entity recognised as a person
14
Q
Are limited companies public or private?
A
Either
15
Q
Who must be RCVS in a veterinary practice?
A
Clinical director
