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OCCUPATION RISK PROFILE

Veterinary practices

A clinical-services profile focused on animal types, services, premises, equipment and practice controls.
Published by DIBNI · Last reviewed 30 August 2026 · Editorial standards

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What should a veterinary practice describe?

The proposal should describe animal types treated, consultation and surgical services, emergency or out-of-hours work, premises and mobile visits, staff, equipment, medicines and stock, boarding or ancillary services, and previous incidents or complaints.

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

  • Animal types and services provided.
  • Turnover, consultation volumes and locations.
  • Vets, nurses and support staff.
  • Surgery, diagnostics and specialist equipment.
  • Mobile or farm visits and vehicles.
  • Medicines, stock and valuable equipment.
  • Claims, complaints and treatment incidents.

CONTROLS

Useful evidence can include clinical records, consent procedures, infection-control arrangements, equipment maintenance, medicine controls, staff competency, animal-handling procedures and incident or complaint review. Return to Occupations.
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