Useful links

You may find these links useful sources of additional information about the role of an OV and the process of qualification and registration.

For specific queries relating to your OV work or status contact;

APHA OV Team in Worcester Tel 0208 026 1094 email CSC One Health OV Team (APHA)

Centre for International Trade Carlisle for Imports and Exports tel. 03000 200 301

To order a supply of Pet passports email petpassportscarlisle@apha.gsi.gov.uk

For general advice to OVs:

www.defra.gov.uk

For instructions and guidance on the role of OVs:

For copies of relevant legislation:

www.legislation.gov.uk

For professional guidance:

www.rcvs.org.uk

For information about OV and other veterinary training offered by Improve International:

If you cannot find the information you need, please email enquries@improve-ov.com or call us on 0330 202 0380.

For Animal Health Paraprofessional training, please visit:

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