Complaints & the RCVS - Resources
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The Veterinary Defence Society
Other Support
Vet Helpline – 07659 811 118
Vet Helpline provides empathetic discussion of problems with someone who has experience of the veterinary profession. If you wish, it is possible to arrange for you to have regular contact with one nominated person at Vet Helpline who will be available to support you by telephone while you go through the RCVS complaints procedure – local call rates apply, 24hr rapid response answer phone.
The Veterinary Surgeons Health Support Programme – 07946 634220
The Veterinary Surgeons’ Health Support Programme offers completely confidential professional treatment and advice on alcohol, drugs, eating disorders and other addictive and mental health issues.
Email: VSHSP@vetlife.org.uk
The Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Email: jo@samaritans.org