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Publications
We keep in touch with veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses through a range of publications, including RCVS News and the annual report (RCVS Review and RCVS Facts).
From time to time we also publish surveys and reports.
All of these can be downloaded for free here – including archive copies from the past five years.
RCVS Facts 2018
21 July 2020 - 2055KB PDF
RCVS Facts is published annually and contains a detailed selection of facts and figures about veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK and overseas. It is available to download as a PDF.
RCVS survey #3 on the economic impact of Covid-19 on veterinary clinical practices
3 July 2020 - 679KB PDF
Results from RCVS survey #3 (carried out between 12-16 June 2020) on the economic impact of Covid-19 on veterinary clinical practices
RCVS Day One Competences June 2020
2 July 2020 - 242KB PDF
A new version of the Day One Competences outlining the knowledge and skills expected of veterinary students on graduation.
Veterinary Schools Council Graduate and Employers Survey 2019
24 June 2020 - 470KB PDF
The report of a joint survey conducted by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) with employers and graduates on recent graduate competency.
RCVS News (June 2020)
12 June 2020 - 586KB PDF
RCVS News, our official newsletter, is emailed to all members on a monthly basis. This text-only version includes: legislative changes, consultation on changes to disciplinary system, Black Lives Matter statement, new Junior Vice-President and more.
Annual Report & Financial Statements 2019
9 June 2020 - 4716KB PDF
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Report & Financial Statements 2019
RCVS survey #2 on the economic impact of Covid-19 on veterinary clinical practices
13 May 2020 - 427KB PDF
Results from RCVS survey #2 (carried out between 1-5 May 2020) on the economic impact of Covid-19 on veterinary clinical practices
RCVS Strategic Plan (2020 - 2024)
5 May 2020 - 3115KB PDF
Clarity, compassion, courage, confidence: the future of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS survey on the economic impact of Covid-19 on veterinary clinical practices
17 April 2020 - 303KB PDF
Results from RCVS survey #1 (carried out between 3-7 April 2020) on the economic impact of Covid-19 on veterinary clinical practices
RCVS Standards Framework for Veterinary Nurse Education and Training
31 March 2020 - 3041KB PDF
RCVS standards setting out the professional values, knowledge, skills and behaviours required of Approved Education Institutions (AEIs), Centres, Delivery Sites and Training Practices (TPs) for veterinary nurse training.