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- About extra-mural studies (EMS)
- EMS requirements
- Information for vet students
- Information for EMS providers
- Information for vet schools
- Temporary EMS requirements
- Practice by students - regulations
- Health and safety on EMS placements
- EMS contacts and further guidance
- Extra-mural studies fit for the future
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- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons
- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses
- Contact the Advice Team
- XL Bully dog ban
- 'Under care' - new guidance
- Advice on Schedule 3
- Controlled Drugs Guidance – A to Z
- Dealing with Difficult Situations webinar recordings
- FAQs – Common medicines pitfalls
- FAQs – Routine veterinary practice and clinical veterinary research
- FAQs – Advertising of practice names
- GDPR – RCVS information and Q&As
Royal Charter and legislation
The RCVS is constituted by Royal Charter, carries out functions under an Act of Parliament and makes rules, regulations and bye-laws.
In this section you can find information on the Royal Charter and the legislation under which we operate.
Royal Charters and Bye-Laws
View the Royal Charters of 1844, 1967 and 2015, the College bye-laws, and rules made under Charter powers.
Government Legislation
View the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and other government legislation which affects the College.
Regulations, rules and the election scheme
View regulations, rules and the election scheme made by the College under powers in the Veterinary Surgeons Act.