Inspiring confidence in veterinary care
Our mission is to protect the public interest by ensuring animal health and welfare, and public health, are advanced through thriving, world-class veterinary professionals.
How can we help?
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been named the winner of the ‘Best New Workplace Approach to Mental Wellbeing’ award at this year’s This Can Happen Global Awards.
VN Vision at BVNA Congress 2026
In this blog, our new Veterinary Nursing Project Officer, Leigh Hinsley RVN, reflects on her experience at the 2026 British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress, where she spoke to delegates all about the work of the College and our VN Vision initiative.
Who we are
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons protects the public interest by ensuring animal health and welfare, and public health, are advanced through thriving, world-class veterinary professions.
Our work spans setting professional standards, overseeing education and training, supporting veterinary careers, and shaping policy that safeguards animal and public health.