VN Council elections

RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council comprises 14 members: 6 elected veterinary nurses, 2 appointed veterinary nurse members, 2 appointed veterinary surgeon members and 4 appointed lay members.

In November 2017 VN Council agreed changes to its governance arrangements, reducing the number of elected members from 8 to 6 and introducing new appointed veterinary nurse, veterinary surgeon and lay members. Another key change was that the term of office for VN Council members was reduced from 4 to 3 years and the same 3-term limit also applies. These changes meant that no VN Council election was held in 2018.

The elections are held in March and April. 

The election results are published in early May and the successful candidates begin their terms of office at the RCVS Annual General Meeting, held in July each year. 

VN Council election 2025 - candidate nomination period now open

The candidate nomination period for the 2026 VN Council election is now open, with prospective candidates having until 5pm on Saturday 31 January 2026 to submit their nomination

The nomination forms are contained in the VN Council election 2026 information pack for prospective candidates, which also contains details of the role of VN Council and its members, and guidance on completing the form. 

For further information about VN Council and its elections, please email Annette Amato, Secretary to VN Council, on [email protected] 

View results of previous elections