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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 Annual Report (2017)
6 July 2018 - 1081KB PDF
Annual report and audited financial statements of the RCVS for the year ended 31 December 2017.
Hardcopy price: Free
VN Education (June 2018)
3 July 2018 - 1207KB PDF
June 2018 edition of VN Education - the RCVS veterinary nurse training newsletter. This edition includes qualifications survey, GDPR, Schedule 3 case studies and leadership course.
Hardcopy price: Free
RCVS News (June 2018)
28 June 2018 - 587KB PDF
RCVS News, our official newsletter, is now sent by email ten times a year. This text-only version includes: RCVS Day 2018, 2nd RCVS Brexit survey, consultation on new veterinary nursing
qualifications framework and more.
qualifications framework and more.
Awarding Organisation and Higher Education Institution Handbook
21 March 2018 - 2407KB PDF
A handbook for awarding organisations and higher education institutions delivering veterinary nursing qualifications.
RCVS News Extra: Election 2018 candidate biographies and manifestos
19 March 2018 - 2439KB PDF
An RCVS News Extra containing contact details, biographies and manifestos of the 10 candidates standing in the 2018 RCVS Council election
Hardcopy price: Free
RCVS Register of Members (2017)
2 February 2018 - 168KB PDF
The RCVS Register provides a listing of RCVS members.
Please note this document is not available as a PDF and the download only includes the cover. A hard copy version of the publication may be purchased below.
If you are a veterinary surgeon, please email publications@rcvs.org.uk to obtain the member’s discounted price.
Please note this document is not available as a PDF and the download only includes the cover. A hard copy version of the publication may be purchased below.
If you are a veterinary surgeon, please email publications@rcvs.org.uk to obtain the member’s discounted price.
Hardcopy price: £40.00
VN Education (December 2017)
29 January 2018 - 1603KB PDF
Winter 2017 edition of VN Education - the RCVS veterinary nurse training newsletter. This edition includes Schedule 3 consultation and VN Futures, VN Council governance changes, VN Advanced Diploma and careers.
RCVS Facts (2016)
16 November 2017 - 1689KB 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 or to order as a hard copy.
Veterinary Science...for all Walks of Life
19 September 2017 - 1202KB PDF
A veterinary careers information booklet to help broaden the range of applicants to vet school and explain the many different career options available with a veterinary degree. This brochure will walk you through what it takes to be a vet, its rewards and where to start.
RCVS News (June 2017)
14 July 2017 - 4053KB PDF
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) newsletter for June 2017