Annual renewal process to include 4% increase

The RCVS annual renewal process for veterinary surgeons will start in March and will include a fee increase of 4%.

Due to inflation, RCVS Council recommended a 4% increase this year, which was approved by the Privy Council and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This is 2% lower than last year’s increase of 6%, in line with the reduced rate of inflation.

Dr Tshidi Gardiner, RCVS Treasurer, said: “As with last year, RCVS Council recognises that we are living in difficult economic times, and have tried to keep the fee increase to a minimum. However, it is important that we increase fees in line with inflation, as well as take into account additional related costs, to ensure we are fulfilling our regulatory remit to the best of our abilities and meet our strategic priorities.”

Veterinary surgeons need to pay their annual renewal this year by 1 April and will be sent their fee notices within the first two weeks of March. Anyone who has not paid their fee by 1 May will incur a higher fee of £36, with non-payment by 1 June risking removal from the Register and ineligibility to practise.

As part of the annual renewal process, all individual vets will also need to log into their online MyAccount to confirm their registration and contact details and declare any convictions. 

The veterinary nurse annual renewal period will begin in the autumn, and their fees will also be subject to the same percentage increase as that for vets.

The College recognises that the current financial environment is difficult for some, and anyone who expects to encounter any difficulties in paying their fees should contact our Finance Team on [email protected] or 020 7202 0722.