RCVS Academy: supporting veterinary professionals with complaints and client communication
With increasing public attention on veterinary services - including the recently concluded investigation by the Competit...
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.
Our response to the CMA's remedies
The RCVS is broadly welcoming the CMA’s new measures for veterinary services - while noting some areas of concern. Get the full story.
Have your say now
There’s still time to have your say in the 2026 RCVS Council election - veterinary surgeons can vote for up to three candidates before the ballot closes on Friday 24 April.
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RCVS Regional Question Time goes to Edinburgh
Our Regional Question Time (RQT) returns this spring, taking place at Novotel Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 20...
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.