RCVS Academy launches new course for SVNs entering clinical practice
The RCVS Academy has launched a new course, ‘SVN: Stepping into practice’. The course is designed to help SVNs prepare f...
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.
Veterinary nurse educator elected VN Council Chair
Dumfries-based Kirsty Young has been elected as the new Chair of the RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council.
We respond to report on student harassment and assault
Our response to the recent report by the Office for Students on incidents of sexual harassment, assault and violence against veterinary students in England.
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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.