AMTRA Report SQPs At Record Level

The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority, (AMTRA), the organisation which maintains a register of people qualified to dispense animal medicines, reports that the total number of Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) in the UK has almost reached 4000.

Following the latest SQP qualification exams 50 new SQPs have been added to the AMTRA register this month. They come from a broad base within the animal health industry and include veterinary nurses, pet shop staff, equine suppliers and agricultural merchants.

All SQPs have to pass a series of written and oral exams at Higher Education level 4 (first-year degree level). The exams cover a wide range of subjects including knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition as well as a good understanding of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

Stephen Dawson, Secretary General, AMTRA:

"SQP retailers remain committed to providing excellent advice, good customer service and great value for animal owners. I'm delighted to welcome these latest recruits to the almost 4000 professionals serving the UK's animals with high quality VPS medicines and advice."