𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

I’ve recently seen an increase in pet owners requesting written prescriptions from their vets so they can purchase their pet’s monthly injections elsewhere.

While this is absolutely possible, I know many of you aren’t comfortable giving injections yourselves — and have been asking whether I can provide this service.

The short answer: Yes, I can.

The slightly longer answer: I will need to have direct communication with your veterinary practice before doing so.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁?

These medications are classified as POM-V (Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian).

Although veterinary nurses may administer these injections within a practice, they do so under the direction of a veterinary surgeon. When I’m working independently (outside of a veterinary practice), my professional remit is limited by Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. This means I can only administer prescription medications under the direction of your pet’s veterinary surgeon.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

With your vet’s consent and direction, I can absolutely administer your pet’s prescribed medication.

To make this possible, your vet will simply need to complete a short consent form confirming:

💉Their authorisation for me to administer the medication

💉When they’d like your pet to return for review or a new prescription

💉That we have open lines of communication between myself and their practice

This ensures your pet continues to receive the best possible care, your vet remains informed, and I stay within my professional boundaries as a registered veterinary nurse.

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁?

Absolutely not. These requests are becoming increasingly common, and most practices are very understanding. Your existing relationship with your veterinary team remains exactly the same.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱:

If you’re thinking about requesting a written prescription and buying your pet’s medication online to bring to me, please let me know in advance. This allows time for me to liaise with your veterinary practice and ensure all consent and documentation are in place before your pet’s next treatment is due.

If you have any questions, please send us a message.