Moray SNP News

Richard Lochhead seeks meeting with CEO of IVC Evidensia

Moray’s MSP is meeting next week with the head of the business that now runs all but one of the veterinary practices in Moray, to discuss the loss of out-of-hours emergency cover in the area.
 
IVC Evidensia made the decision to cut out-of-hours services after experiencing staffing difficulties earlier in the summer. Consequently, anyone registered with one of their Moray practices, whose pet has a medical emergency at night or during the weekend, now faces a drive to Aberdeen or Inverness to get treatment.
 
Commenting Mr. Lochhead said:
 
“Many constituents are extremely worried about the loss of emergency veterinary services in Moray and have been in touch with me to express their concern.
 
“So far, the company have refused to give assurances that their long-term goal is to restore out-of-hours services to Moray.
 
“I find it hard to believe that an alternative solution that would provide some form of service in Moray can’t be found and I will be urging the company to think again about their decision.”