OV claims - Scotland

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OV claims for services carried out in Scotland

The process for payment of OV services in Scotland is via a monthly invoicing process.

The following forms are available:

OV19(S) - Scale of Fees for Service Rendered in Scotland by Official Veterinarians
OV31 - Official Veterinarian Application for Eligible Down Time/Waiting Time.
OV34 - invoicing tool - not compulsory, but may be used as supporting documentation to invoices and to help calculate the invoice amounts
OV35 - Terms of business for OV services in Scotland.
OV36 - Guidance to OV Practices in Scotland Submitting Invoices to APHA

Wherever possible invoices should be submitted via email to FinanceEnglandServiceDelivery@apha.gov.uk.

All queries regarding invoicing and payment should be raised with the Finance team via email, or if urgent via telephone on 0208 026 5644.

Updated: 13 May 2019

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