Academy launches new course for practices welcoming overseas-qualified VNs
The RCVS Academy's new ‘Welcoming overseas nurses’ course helps practice teams understand the registration process and h...
Inspiring confidence in veterinary care
Our mission is to protect the public interest by ensuring animal health and welfare, and public health, are advanced through thriving, world-class veterinary professionals.
RCVS welcomes government White Paper
We have welcomed the publication of a White Paper setting out the government’s proposals for new legislation that would replace the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
RCVS launches new CRM and online portal
Our new online portal called MyRCVS will improve how veterinary professionals can access digital services.
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Mind Matters funds research into mental health and trauma support after severe occupational injury
Our Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has announced the 2026 recipient of its £15,000 Impact Grant.
Who we are
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons protects the public interest by ensuring animal health and welfare, and public health, are advanced through thriving, world-class veterinary professions.
Our work spans setting professional standards, overseeing education and training, supporting veterinary careers, and shaping policy that safeguards animal and public health.