Growing trend for SQPs in vet practices
AMTRA has recorded the 500thstaff member in a veterinary practice to qualify as an SQP, reflecting a growing trend, according to the organisation’s Secretary General.Stephen Dawson said the number of SQPs working at veterinary practices was on the rise, with about two-thirds of these working as veterinary nurses, and the remainder as other members of staff. “Having an SQP in your veterinary practice allows you to offer a wider service to veterinary clients and non-clients alike,” he said. “Vets may see this as an opportunity to get people in through the door to buy medicines and get