VN01 4.A - Roles in the team

What is a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)?

• A person who can prescribe and/or supply certain veterinary medicines under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations

• A person who can only prescribe human medicines

• A person who can only supply non-prescription medicines

• A person who can only prescribe medicines for food animals

Which of the following is NOT a category of medicines that an SQP can prescribe or supply?

• Prescription-only medicines (POM-VPS)

• Non-food animal non-prescription medicines (NFA-VPS)

• Over-the-counter human medicines

• Parasiticides

What must an SQP do to maintain their qualification?

• Pay a registration fee and keep up to date with SQP related CPD

• Only pay a registration fee

• Only keep up to date with SQP related CPD

• No further action is required once qualified

Who can become an SQP?

• Anyone in practice who achieves the relevant qualifications

• Only veterinary surgeons

• Only pharmacists

• Only those with a degree in veterinary medicine

Who are the only people allowed to practice veterinary surgery by law?

• Veterinary nurses

• Veterinary surgeons

• Animal caretakers

• Zookeepers

What post-nominal will veterinary surgeons have after their name?

• MRCVS

• DVM

• VMD

• BVSc

Which of the following tasks is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of veterinary surgeons?

• Diagnosing and treating animals

• Performing surgery

• Training animals

• Managing anesthesia

Veterinary surgeons must complete at least how many hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) per year?

• 20 hours

• 25 hours

• 30 hours

• 35 hours

Who do Senior/Head Veterinary Surgeons work closely with to create and implement new protocols?

• Clients

• Veterinary assistants

• Practice administrator/partners/owners

• Animal suppliers

How many hours of CPD must an individual complete over 5 years to be included on the List of RCVS Specialists?

• 200 hours

• 250 hours

• 300 hours

• 350 hours