October 7th 2016

Successful Launch and First Week at VCMS

Well, here we are at the end of the first week of the VCMS. The complaint mediation service for vets and animal owners launched on Monday 3 October. Looking back on our first week, we can see we have been busy. Animal owners and practices have been in touch and we look forward to helping them resolve the complaints and concerns over the coming weeks. We have received enquiries relating to dogs, cats, horses and ponies from across the UK. 

We have also been liaising with corporate practices and other representative bodies such BVA, BEVA and BSAVA and look forward to interacting with more as the trial continues. It has been great to explain more about the VCMS approach, our focus on finding a practical solution to a complaint and how we can work with stakeholders, animal owner groups, individual practices and owners to benefit all involved in the provision of animal care. 

We wish all those attending the British Veterinary Nursing Association Congress in Telford a productive and enjoyable event.

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Five Types of Complaints That Mediation Can Help Resolve

Mediation is suitable for a wide variety of concerns. Common examples include communication disputes, fee disagreements, dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes, relationship breakdowns and complaints that have become increasingly entrenched.
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Not Every Complaint Is About Clinical Care

When a complaint lands on a practice desk, it is easy to assume that the concern relates to clinical competence. However, experience suggests that many complaints arise for other reasons.
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Why Mediation Supports Veterinary Practices, Not Just Clients

Veterinary professionals work in a challenging environment where clinical decision-making, client expectations and emotional circumstances often intersect. Even in practices committed to excellent care, complaints can arise. When they do, they can consume valuable time,…
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