Guides

In this section you can view, download and order useful guides

Title	Description	Availability
Guidance on domiciliary visits and lone working	A safety guide for domiciliary and on-farm visits and suggestions for reducing the risks when working alone.	Members only
Your Council is changing; what you need to know	A guide to the review of BVA Council	Available for all to download free of charge
BVA legal services guide	A comprehensive guide to BVA's legal services; legal advice line, mediation service, representation service	Members only
BVA employment resources Personal development reviews Employer preparation form Employee preparation form Discussion summary form Action plan Exit interviews Sample exit interview questions Exit questionnaire Working time regulations Sample workforce agreement	Useful guidance relating to employment issues and downloadable template forms	Members only
BVA guidance on the use of anthelmintics in grazing animals	A poster for display about the use of anthelmintics in grazing animals	Available for all to download free of charge
BVA guidance on the responsible use of antimicrobials	A poster for display about the responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice	Available for all to download free of charge
BVA guidance on whistle blowing	Guidance on the kinds of situations which may cause you to ‘blow the whistle’, along with sources of further information and help	Members only
BVA guide to contracts of employment Word file PDF file	A guide to contracts of employment for veterinary surgeons in private practice. Updated May 2010	Members only
BVA guide to partnerships in veterinary practice	A practical guide on areas to consider prior to drawing up a partnership agreement	Members only
Your BVA member benefits 2009/10 - a guide for members	Members guide to the benefits available to BVA members during the period October 2009 - September 2010	Members only
Your BVA member benefits 2009/10 - a guide for non-members	Non-members guide to the benefits available to BVA members during the period October 2009 - September 2010	Available for all to download free of charge
BVA good practice guide to handling veterinary waste poster	A practical guide to assist the veterinary profession to comply with waste regulations in England and Wales. Related web pages	Available for all to download free of charge
BVA good practice guide on veterinary medicines	Detailing changes to the regulations governing veterinary medicines and how they should be implemented at practice level.	Members can download it free of charge. Non-members - £25 Price includes postage Order by email from the BVA or calling us on 020 7908 6355
BVA new graduate guide	Comprehensive guide on how to cope with the first few years in practice.	Members only Only available in hardcopy to members in their final year or up to eight years qualified More information
The Criminal Records Bureau – a guide to routine checks	This leaflet has been produced in order to allay the anxieties which often appear as a result of being asked to offer work experience to school age children. The leaflet is written in a question and answer format and covers all aspects of the CRB Disclosure process.	Members only
EMS Guides Making the most of EMS – a student guide Making the most of EMS – a guide for providers of EMS	These guides have been produced as a resource for both student and practitioner, raising awareness of the numerous issues to consider in order for everyone to get the most from the EMS experience.	Members only
Euthansia guides Euthanasia The role of the vet in treatment choice	Two guidance documents about issues relating to euthanasia and the role of the vet in treatment choice that may be of interest to members.	Members only
Guide to being a professional witness	Guidance for veterinary surgeons attending a case likely to result in a court appearance.	Members only
Guidance on licensing of dog breeding establishments	Guidance and Model Conditions for Local Authorities and their Authorised Officers and Veterinary Inspectors for the Licensing of Dog Breeding Establishments.	Members only
Guidance notes for the safe use of ionising radiations - IRR 1999	A basic, easy to use guide written by veterinary surgeons who are radiation protection advisors (RPA) and is supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB).	Members - £12.50 Non-members - £25 Price includes postage and VAT Order by email from the BVA or by calling us on 020 7908 6355
RSPCA/BVA Memorandum of Understanding	The agreement outlines the arrangements for emergency treatment of sick and injured stray and wild animals.	Available for all to download free of charge
RSPCA/BVA Initial Emergency Treatment Flowchart	The flowchart outlines the procedure practices should use when faced with sick and injured stray and wild animals requiring initial emergency treatment.	Available for all to download free of charge
Stray racing pigeons	Advice on dealing with stray racing pigeons	Members only
Treatment of assistance dogs	Guidance notes for the treatment of assistance dogs	Members only
The Early Years	Guidance notes for practices and new graduates	Members only
Veterinary Dental Radiography Guidance	Advice on the installation and safe use of equipment designed specifically for dental radiography. They are supplementary to, and should be read in conjunction with the above Guidance notes for the safe use of ionising radiations in veterinary practice.	Members only
Vaccination - the facts	This document is presented in a question and answer format and is based on current science and understanding of the subject	Available for all to download free of charge
Welcome to your BVA	New member welcome document - updated October 2009	Members only