Dr Neil Smith

Biography

I was admitted to the Register in 1989 after graduating from the Royal Veterinary College. 

Most of his career has been in the Army. Highlights include serving as Director Army Veterinary and Remount Services, Queen’s Honorary Veterinary Surgeon, and in a range of clinical, staff and command appointments.

I have served in many countries, including the United States, Germany, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also commanded a Field Hospital, was Commander Medical in Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak, and led the Defence Mental Health Services during a period of change.

I am currently the Honorary Colonel Commandant of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.

Regular military service was followed by nearly four years in the Civil Service. Since 2023, I have been employed as Veterinary Director and Military Adviser at Cresilon Inc, a US company that produces haemostatic hydrogels for veterinary and human use.

In April 2025, my wife and I opened a new practice in Trafford, Greater Manchester – The Exotic Animal Vets.

I have previously been on RCVS Council (2004-08, 2010-22) and was President (2013-14). I have served on many RCVS Committees, including the Preliminary Investigation Committee, and was Vice Chair of Veterinary Nurses Council.

Committee membership

• Finances and Resources
• Standards
• Post nominal sub-committee
• Exam Appeals Committee
• RCVS Knowledge Trustee

Council member category

• Elected member

Declaration of interests