RCVS Academy launches new course for SVNs stepping into clinical practice
The RCVS Academy has launched a new course, ‘SVN: Stepping into practice’. The course is designed to help SVNs prepare f...
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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.
We respond to report on student harassment and assault
Read our response to a recent report by the Office for Students on incidents of sexual harassment, assault and violence against veterinary students in England.
Guidance for practices
Discover how to become an EMS provider, understand your responsibilities in the RCVS registration process, and find out how becoming VetGDP-approved can benefit your practice.
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VN Educators' Conference. The Future RVN: People, Practice and Technology
Join us in London for the VN Educator Conference 2026 as we explore how people, practice and technology are influencing ...
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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.