Veterinary risk assessment (VRA) is a fundamental skill that supports complex clinical decision-making. This standardised approach ensures veterinary advice is evidence-based, transparent, and auditable across diverse species and clinical scenarios.
Veterinary risk assessments (VRAs) are qualitative assessments that support evidence-based, transparent decision-making. They document your clinical reasoning, provide a clear audit trail, and ensure consistent, high-quality advice across diverse scenarios.
A veterinary risk assessment (VRA) is a structured approach to evaluating and documenting veterinary decisions. You'll use a standardised format to address specific risk questions, making your reasoning clear and auditable.
VRAs document the thought processes that lead to veterinary conclusions. They provide an auditable record of the reasons behind your advice and decisions, with clear explanations, context and documentation.
You’ll need to develop good analytical and written communication skills to draft high-quality VRAs that fully address the risk question and consider uncertainty where the evidence is unclear.
To demonstrate competency in veterinary risk assessment, you must consistently:
This EPA aligns with the following RCVS Day One Competences:
