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Council elections

RCVS Council comprises 24 members, each of them serving for a 4-year term of office. Six are appointed lay members, two are appointed veterinary nurse members, three are appointed by the Veterinary Schools Council to represent the overall number of RCVS-accredited veterinary schools, and 13 by direct election, held annually.

RCVS Council election 2026

The candidate nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council election has now closed and 15 veterinary surgeons have put themselves forward for the election which runs until 5pm on Friday 24 April 2026. 

2026 candidates

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Council members

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Council meetings

Dates of upcoming RCVS Council meetings, together with agendas and papers for each meeting