Regulations, rules and the election scheme

The RCVS makes rules and regulations for certain purposes under the Veterinary Surgeons Act, and the Act requires such rules and regulations to be confirmed by Orders of the Privy Council.

Below you can read:

• Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Registration) Regulations Order of Council 2014, SI 2014/3493
• Veterinary Surgeons (Registration Appeals) Rules Order of Council 2009, SI 2009/2474
• Veterinary Surgeons (Examination of Commonwealth and Foreign Candidates) Regulations Order of Council 2005, SI 2005/3240
• Veterinary Surgeons (Examination of Commonwealth and Foreign Candidates) (Amendment) Regulations Order of Council 2008, SI 2008/2501
• Veterinary Surgeons (Practice By Students) Regulations Order of Council 1981, SI 1981/988
• Veterinary Surgeons (Practice by Students) (Amendment) Regulations Order of Council 1995, SI 1995/2397
• Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Disciplinary Committee) (Procedure and Evidence) Rules Order of Council 2004, SI 2004/1680
• RCVS Council Election Scheme 1967 (as amended in 2006) - temporary changes for 2021
• Veterinary Nurse Registration Rules 2017
• Veterinary Nurse Conduct and Discipline Rules 2014