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VNs - voluntary removal and restoration

Voluntary removal

If you are no longer practising as a veterinary nurse and are not involved in any veterinary nursing related activity, you can voluntarily remove your name online in the ‘My Account’ area. You will need to know your login details. 

If you are voluntarily removed from the Register, you can apply to be restored to the Register at a later date.   

If you have any queries about removing your name from the Register please contact the Registration Department on 020 7202 0707 or [email protected].

Restoration

If you have removed your name from the Register, and have been unregistered for less than 5 years, you may apply online to be restored to the Register by visiting ‘My Account’. You will need to know your login details. Please note you will need to supply a copy of your valid passport or EU ID card.

Please visit our Fees page to view the fee payable.

If you have any queries about applying for restoration please contact the Registration Department on 020 7202 0707 or [email protected].

Restoration - Period of Supervised Practice guidance for veterinary nurses

If you are returning to the Register of Veterinary Nurses after a period of 5 years absence or more, you will need to undertake a Period of Supervised Practice (PSP) before you are able to apply to restore to the Register. Full details are included within the PSP Handbook (see the 'Related documents' box).

To enrol for the PSP please complete the application form which can be found within the PSP Handbook. Please note that you must enrol for the PSP, pay your fee and have your registration confirmed by the RCVS  before you are able to start your PSP. You will need to supply a copy of your valid passport or EU ID card.

Once enrolled for the PSP you will be provided with access to the Nurse Return course on the RCVS Academy.  This mandatory course will guide you through the process of updating your skills including planning and completing your PSP.

If you have any queries about the PSP please contact the Veterinary Nursing Department on 020 7202 0788 or [email protected]