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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom and ensures that standards within the veterinary profession are maintained, safeguarding the health and welfare of animals and the interests of the public. Find out more...
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Disciplinary Committee to meet in July
29 June 2009A meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS as constituted under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, will be held at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2AF, on...
Gwynedd vet reprimanded for reckless certification
22 June 2009The Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week [18 June 2009] issued a reprimand to a veterinary surgeon for reckless certification of an equine passport, having found her to have been "wholly indifferent" as to whether the horse had been vaccinated properly against equine influenza.
RCVS Trust runners 10K London run fundraising appeal
17 June 2009Lucy Evans and Jamie Hollis, who work in the RCVS Professional Conduct Department, will join RCVS Trust Director Cherry Bushell to raise funds in the British 10K London Run on 12 July.
Extra-mural studies: your chance to comment
16 June 2009The Working Party set up by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to review extra-mural studies (EMS) as part of the undergraduate veterinary degree has now reported, and comments are invited on its proposals.
Latest Publications
RCVS News (June 2009)
RCVS News is the newsletter of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. It is published in March, June and November and brings veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses up to date with RCVS activities and developments affecting the whole veterinary profession.
RCVS Review 2009
RCVS Review 2009 comprises Part 1 of our annual report for this year. It presents a more personalised account of what we have been doing during the year and seeks to outline in more detail just a few of our major activities, through the eyes of those who have been directly involved.
RCVS Facts 2009
RCVS Facts 2009 comprises Part 2 of our annual report for this year. It provides information on everything from the number of UK veterinary students, through the distribution of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses across the country, to our summary accounts.
RCVS News Extra (August 2008)
RCVS News Extra is a shorter version of RCVS News that normally focuses on a single issue. It is published on an ad hoc basis inbetween the normal editions of RCVS News. It is available to download or may be ordered free of charge below.