As a statutory regulator, the RCVS undertakes the responsibilities set out in the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 - to maintain a register of veterinary surgeons eligible to practise in the UK; to regulate veterinary education and to regulate professional conduct.
Download a copy* of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) (including any amendments as at August 2010) from the 'Related documents' box -top right.
* Reproduced by permission of Reed Elsevier (UK) Limited, trading as LexisNexis UK, who are copyright owners and original publishers of this material.