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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.

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RCVS strikes gold at Memcom Excellence Awards

We had a highly successful evening winning one award category, gaining highly commended recognition, and placing second for overall excellence.
CMA draft remedies: RCVS recognises need for change, but cautions over unintended consequences
RCVS responds to publication of CMA Order

The CMA has announced a number changes to improve transparency for pet owners. 

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Support a positive return to practice with the RCVS Academy

In this month’s RCVS Academy update, the RCVS Academy team highlight their courses supporting those returning to practice, including ‘Vet return’ and ‘Nurse return’, as well as the recently launched ‘Welcoming returners’ course.
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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. 

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