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Can RVNs be VDS members?

Q&A: Can RVNs be VDS members?

Are you an RVN with your own VDS Policy, or are you named on your practice’s VDS Policy? If so, you are a VDS member and can make use of your member benefits!

As a VDS RVN Member, your benefits include:

Cover for legal representation costs should any criminal or disciplinary (RCVS or VCI) hearings arise in relation to your Normal Veterinary Nursing Work. Vitist our Policy page for more information.
Unlimited access to our advice line where you can chat to our experts in confidence. Whether dealing with a client complaints or wondering how to handle a difficult situation in practice, no problem is too big or too small.
Access to our Advice Notes on the VDS website. From escaped pets to thermal burn injuries, we cover a range of subjects with practical tips and advice.
Log in to VetSafe, our confidential significant event recording tool, to keep track of when things go wrong (or near misses) and learn from issues in practice. Access tools to run clinical meetings, compare your practice to others nationwide and find support for when mistakes are made.
Member discounts on our VDS Training courses including our Veterinary Nurse Leadership and Confident Vet Nurse programmes.
VDS Newsletter - update your contact email online and get the VDS newsletter direct to your inbox.

Log in today to access your member benefits www.thevds.co.uk/login. Not sure of your login details? Contact us on +44 (0)1565 652737 or email admin@thevds.co.uk

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