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- About extra-mural studies (EMS)
- EMS requirements
- Information for vet students
- Information for EMS providers
- Information for vet schools
- Temporary EMS requirements
- Practice by students - regulations
- Health and safety on EMS placements
- EMS contacts and further guidance
- Extra-mural studies fit for the future
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- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons
- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses
- Contact the Advice Team
- XL Bully dog ban
- 'Under care' - new guidance
- Advice on Schedule 3
- Controlled Drugs Guidance – A to Z
- Dealing with Difficult Situations webinar recordings
- FAQs – Common medicines pitfalls
- FAQs – Routine veterinary practice and clinical veterinary research
- FAQs – Advertising of practice names
- GDPR – RCVS information and Q&As
Renew or make changes to your registration
This section is for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who need to renew or make changes to their registration.
Quick links
Renew your registration
Information about completing your annual renewal.
Make changes to your registration
How to change your details on your Register entry or registration category.
Make changes to your registration
Change your registration category
Voluntary removal and restoration
How to remove your name from the Register or restore it if you’re returning to practice.
Voluntary removal and restoration
Disclose convictions and adverse findings
Information on what you have to disclose to the RCVS and how to do it.
Disclose convictions and adverse findings
Order a replacement certificate
If you need a replacement membership certificate for any reason, please contact our Registration Team on 020 7202 0707.
You will need to:
- Pay a fee, which can be paid by bank transfer.
- Provide a photocopy of your passport or EU ID card
If an RCVS Membership Certificate is mislaid, it could be used for fraudulent purposes. Damaged certificates must be returned to us before we can issue a replacement certificate.
Claiming tax relief on your registration fee
As a UK taxpayer, you may be able to claim tax relief on professional fees and subscriptions related to your current job. To see if you qualify, visit the UK government website or contact HMRC.
Please note: the RCVS does not offer financial advice.