NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

RE: NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

Arlo Guthrie — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:27:53 GMT

Thanks everyone - really pleased you like it, because a lot of work went into it, both by the College and at my end.

I shall be passing your feedback to the powers-that-be. I know they'll be chuffed that it's being met with such a positive reaction.

RE: NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

Alison Clare Hickman — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:44:58 GMT

Appropriate in strength of purpose and use of language. I really like it.

Ali h

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Sasha Irwin — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:25:24 GMT

I really like it! It doesn't feel 'glossed over' and 'fluffed up' at all. Its straight to the point and clearly defines our role as the professional and the clients role as an owner.

I think the word 'must' has to be used if owners are to take the AW Act seriously. Its the same with any other law...the word 'must' implies there are consequences if you don't comply and yes, we all know there are some people who choose to break the law but there are consequences to that (irrespective of how severe the consequences may be).

Well done RCVS

Peace Out!

RE: NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

Ben Ogden — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:58:21 GMT

Take it, Take it, Take it!

On a serious note, we beat this drum daily to each other and clients and it's good to see the RCVS is looking to beat the drum with us!

RE: NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

Claire Kealey — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:23:44 GMT

I like it. I think it's bold and succinct enough to be noticed. It's about time owners of animals had their responsibilities underlined.

RE: NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

Arlo Guthrie — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:47:43 GMT

[quote user="Sal the 1st"]I like it - I think it puts it across effectively in simple terms[/quote]

Thanks Sal :)

[quote user="Sal the 1st"]I'm not so sure that the client is going to take so kindly to the pointing out of the animal Welfare Act ( just thinking of some clients I have come across) I think its the 'you must' bit - some people just object to being ordered and see it as a threat if that makes sense but other than that I would use it[/quote]

Well, the good thing about it is that it's the RCVS pointing out owner responsibilities, not the practice telling telling people what to do (cos it's an RCVS poster). And in fact, it's not even the RCVS telling people what to do, it's the Animal Welfare Act!

So I take your point, but I think anything less than 'must' wouldn't be strong enough.

RE: NEW RCVS Practice Poster - feedback please!

Sal the 1st — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:48:20 GMT

I like it - I think it puts it across effectively in simple terms, I have a A4 sheet on reception on which we have given the reasons why we are not always able to comply with the clients requests re dispensing etc but even when you resort to pointing it out it still doesn't prevent some of the migratory or more persistent types having a go at the poor bleeder behind reception.

I like the idea of expectations and responsibilities but I'm not so sure that the client is going to take so kindly to the pointing out of the animal Welfare Act ( just thinking of some clients I have come across) I think its the 'you must' bit - some people just object to being ordered and see it as a threat if that makes sense but other than that I would use it