Annual renewal for vets and registered veterinary practices to start in March

The 2024 annual renewal notice process for veterinary surgeons will be starting in mid-March when members of the profession will be contacted by email.

The deadline for payment of the annual renewal fee is 1 April. Any payments received after 30 April will incur an additional fee of £35.

If the fee is not received in full by 31 May your name will be removed from the Register. Should you, at any point, need to restore your name to the Register then you will need to pay an additional restoration fee. It is illegal to practise in the UK whilst your name is not on the Register, any professional indemnity insurance may also be invalidated, and you will no longer be able to use the post nominals MRCVS.

In addition to this, if you are practice owner or manager, the fee for remaining on the Register of Veterinary Practice Premises is also due by 1 April. You will receive a letter, or an email if we have your email address, at the beginning of March. So that you can continue operating as normal by supplying medicines, please ensure the fee is paid on time.

If you have any questions or concerns about completing your annual renewal, please contact the Registration Department on 0207 202 0707 or [email protected].

Please note: on 2 February 2024 we also announced that the annual renewal process is set to include a 6% fee increase, subject to formal government approval.