RCVS publishes suicide prevention resources to help practices meet new mandatory requirements
The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) and Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) have come together to produce set of resource...
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.
Celebrating impact: RCVS 2026 Award winners named
Discover this year’s award recipients - including the first-ever Collaboration Award winners, pictured - and the achievements behind their success.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: turning evidence into action
Explore how we're driving meaningful change in veterinary mental health through evidence-based action, including important new resources and work by our Mind Matters and PSS teams.
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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...
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.