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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.

Gurpreet Gill and Victoria Hedges receiving an award at the Memcom Awards 2026
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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Members of the RCVS VN Team on the stand at BVNA congress 2026. From left to right, Leigh Hinsley RVN, Jill Macdonald RVN, Julie Dugmore RVN and Abigayle Gomez RVN

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.

Bringing veterinary careers to life at New Scientist Live

From 10 to 12 October, we attended New Scientist Live 2026 at ExCeL London, one of the UK's largest science and technology events. The event brought together thousands of students, families and teachers to explore careers, innovations and discoveries.
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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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