The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons was established by a Royal Charter of 1844. This is still in force to the extent that it incorporated the College and recognised "the veterinary art" as a profession, but other provisions of the 1844 Charter have been superseded by the Supplemental Charter of 1967.
The Charter regulates certain aspects of the management of the College's affairs and gives it power to award Fellowships, Diplomas and Certificates to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, and others engaged in "veterinary science and its auxiliary sciences".
A copy of the Supplemental Royal Charter (1967) may be downloaded from the 'Related documents' box - right.
