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?
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we're inviting members of the veterinary community to join our upcoming free Mind Matters Initiative research webinar, ‘Changing the narrative on veterinary suicide’, taking place online from 11am to 12pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Academy launches new course for practices welcoming overseas-qualified VNs
The RCVS Academy's new ‘Welcoming overseas nurses’ course helps practice teams understand the registration process and how to support overseas-qualified veterinary nurses completing a period of supervised practise in the UK.
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.