Canine Health Schemes

Eye Scheme 

In line with the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK, BVA are advising that veterinary practices can begin transitioning towards as full a range of veterinary services as possible in a safe manner. This will be dependent on individual practice factors such as staffing levels, as well as the vets’ professional and clinical judgement, and we would urge all owners to respect their vet’s decision. This means some Eye Panellists are now offering CHS eye screenings as long as government guidance on working safely, practice polices, and any local restrictions are adhered to.

CHS Eye Panellists currently offering eye screenings.

We are asking all animal owners and breeders to respect their vets’ clinical and professional judgement and be patient during this time.

Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes

In line with the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK, BVA are advising that veterinary practices can begin transitioning towards as full a range of veterinary services as possible in a safe manner. This will be dependent on individual practice factors such as staffing levels, as well as the vets’ professional and clinical judgement, and we would urge all owners to respect their vet’s decision.

We are aware that not all practices will be able to offer this service straight away due to factors such as staffing levels and social distancing, so we’re urging all owners and breeders to respect their vet’s clinical and professional judgement and be patient during this time.

Turnaround times

We are processing and scoring weekly by date received order and currently have an approximate turnaround time of about 12 weeks. We regret that we're unable to fast-track any submissions.

Payment

We are unable to take payment until we have received the submission, so please wait for at least two weeks before calling to make payment.

To make a payment by card for postal submissions, please call the office on 020 7908 6380 (please note that this line is for payments only).

When calling please provide us with the following information:

• Date of radiography
• Kennel Club/microchip number
• name and address of the veterinary practice

Contacting us

For all non-payment related enquiries, please email [email protected] and if possible include the dog’s Kennel Club or microchip number, date of radiography, and the name and address of your vet practice. The team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Post of certificates (for vets)

The team aim to fulfil all hip and elbow certificate requests as soon as possible. Please give the team at 10 days notice if certificates are required urgently.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in these exceptional circumstances.

Covid-19 guidance

For the latest guidance and advice on Covid-19, please visit the BVA Coronavirus information hub.