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Darwin Wins Award

 

Darwin Wins Award

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On the 2nd April this year Darwin Veterinary Centre was awarded the BSAVA practice standards, following an inspection of the practice that took place in late January. This award is the highest accolade that a veterinary surgery can be given by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). Currently less than 200 practices throughout the UK have been awarded the practice standards, and of these we are only the fourth in Kent. Obviously everyone at the practice is delighted to have received this award and we shall endeavour to continue to provide the highest level of veterinary care.

The practice was judged by a senior member of the BSAVA on a detailed and strict set of criteria that covers all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine and practice. These included:

  • Suitability of cattery and kennel rooms to provide hygienic and secure environments where animals feel comfortable and secure.
  • Availability of modern diagnostic and treatment equipment, and that these are operated and maintained to strict guidelines to ensure safety of staff and animals, and allow proficient diagnosis.
  • That vets and nurses maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge in the rapidly advancing world of veterinary medicine.
  • Surgical facilities - the practice must have a designated sterile operating theatre fully equipped with state-of-the-art anaesthetic and monitoring equipment.

Over the past two years we have endeavoured to constantly improve the practice - expanding the premises, buying many new items of equipment and extending the training undertaken by the staff. All this work meant that we were very close to all the requirements set by the BSAVA - so after a final push towards the end of last year we become fully compliant.

We are now delighted to display the BSAVA Practice Standard award in our waiting room.

The award was presented to Sonya at the BSAVA Veterinary Congress in April

 

 


Further Information

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association

 

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