Publications

Information pack for prospective candidates wishing to stand in the 2026 RCVS Council election

Information pack for prospective candidates for the 2026 VN Council election

Discover why veterinary professionals are leaving the Register and what this means for the future of the UK veterinary workforce.

The RCVS Exit Survey 2022–2024 provides data-driven insights into who is leaving, why they are leaving, and what their future plans may be. It is an essential resource for employers, policymakers, and professional leaders looking to understand and address workforce challenges. Read the full report to explore the findings and key trends shaping the profession.

An A4 size RCVS Academy poster to download and print to display in your workplace, so colleagues can benefit from our free CPD resource.

The RCVS veterinary nurse training newsletter - Launching the PAVE project (October 2025)

Our RCVS Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) Guidance explains everything you need to know about the VetGDP - whether you’re an employer, a vet undertaking the programme, or a VetGDP Adviser.

The programme for Royal College Day 2025 which took place on Friday 4 July 2025 at One Great George Street.

RCVS Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024

The RCVS Academy brochure - a detailed guide to our free digital learning platform to support veterinary surgeons and nurses to meet professional standards.

'Embracing people with disabilities in the veterinary profession' provides guidance for veterinary schools, their students, and staff on making reasonable adjustments for vet students - or applicants - with disabilities.

It outlines high-level principles to support consistent, fair decision-making and to clarify how reasonable adjustments align with competence standards. Through accreditation of veterinary degree programmes, schools are expected to uphold educational standards while also meeting the diverse needs of their students.

This guidance includes examples of possible adjustments and is intended to support schools in meeting their responsibilities while maintaining the rigour of accredited programmes.