About the RCVS Exit Survey

The RCVS is surveying those who leave the UK veterinary and veterinary nursing professions.

Purpose of the research

The aim of the survey is to provide the RCVS with more information about those who are leaving the profession, including the reasons they are leaving, their future plans, and the possibility of returning to the profession. The survey results will be used by the RCVS to understand the changing veterinary workforce and to inform future workforce planning.

Who can take part? 

Anyone who is leaving the RCVS Register or VN Register, or is moving from the UK Practising category to another category, including the Non-practising and Practising outside of the UK categories, will be sent a link to complete the survey.

Is participation mandatory?

The survey is voluntary, and participants are not required to answer every question.

Can I complete the survey on a mobile phone? 

Yes, the survey can be completed on a mobile device, tablet, or desktop computer.

Who has access to the data?

Data will only be accessible to the RCVS Research Team. No one outside of the team will see individual responses to the survey. Results will be analysed and reported at a level that does not allow identification of individuals in any way.

If you would like to know more about the how the research data will be treated and processed, please see the full privacy notice.

Learn more about the project

Dive deeper into the survey and its findings by visiting the RCVS Exit Survey page.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the project, please email the research team: [email protected].