We are starting to see an increase in the number of daily collection requests and are fast approaching our busiest time of year (July/August). As per the Rabies Prevention and Control Protocol, 2022, it is important that you maintain on-hand inventory for the shipping supplies as RVTs will be in need of replenishment more often.
RVTs require 2 sizes of bags, 2 sizes of boxes and rigid ice packs. When we start to hit the warmer temperatures in July and August, RVTs will need to use 2-3 ice packs per shipment; therefore, it is crucial that you have them in stock for RVTs.
Example of shipping supplies needed for:
Bat
- 4 small bags
- 1-2 ice packs (depending on temperatures)
- 1 small box
Large Dog
- 3 large bags
- 1 small bag
- 2-3 ice packs (depending on temperatures)
- 1 large box
The instructions on how to order shipping supplies can be found on the RRP Public Health Portal.
Shipping supplies have been procured through the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service (OGPMMS) to meet the regulations under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act while keeping shipping costs to a minimum. It is important that only these selected supplies be provided to RVTs.
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