We provide advice to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and the public on what constitutes good professional conduct.
Here you can read the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons, and the equivalent for veterinary nurses, which include detailed annexes on specific topics.
You can also access our library of Advice Notes, covering topics from bee medicine to whistleblowing.
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| Guide to Professional Conduct | VN Guide to Professional Conduct | |
| Search and view the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons | Download the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct for veterinary nurses | |
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| Advice Notes | Schedule 3 | |
| Our series of Advice Notes covers a wide range of subjects, about which we receive regular enquiries | Detailed advice on what veterinary nurses are permitted to do under Schedule 3 to the VSA | |
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| Veterinary fees | Alleged negligence | |
| Some specific advice on fees charged by veterinary surgeons | Allegations of negligence usually need to be handled by the courts - here's why. | |






