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- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons
- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses
- Contact the Advice Team
- XL Bully dog ban
- 'Under care' - new guidance
- Advice on Schedule 3
- Controlled Drugs Guidance – A to Z
- Dealing with Difficult Situations webinar recordings
- FAQs – Common medicines pitfalls
- FAQs – Routine veterinary practice and clinical veterinary research
- GDPR – RCVS information and Q&As
'Working in the UK' online courses for veterinary professionals educated outside of the UK
To support those wanting to move to the UK to work as a veterinary professional, we have developed the ‘Working in the UK’ courses for veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons in the RCVS Academy.
Who are the courses for?
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses educated outside of the UK who are considering relocating to the UK.
What do the courses cover?
Essential knowledge and understanding of how to register with the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) and practise as a veterinary professional in the UK.
Overview of course modules
Course content for veterinary nurses
- Introduction - this module will give you an understanding of the work and role of the RCVS, the professions in the UK and the support you can access.
Your role, qualification and where you achieved your qualification will determine the next modules you need to complete.
Available modules
- Registering in the UK - this module will help you identify which process, forms and evidence are relevant to your qualification.
- Preparing for and sitting examinations - some candidates will be required to pass the RCVS pre-registration examination. This module guides you through the examination process, including what to expect on the day of the examination.
- Code of Professional Conduct - this module should be completed once you have been informed that your application has been accepted. This module is mandatory for all successful applicants.
- Course conclusion - this module provides career support and links to help you find employment in the UK.
Course content for veterinary surgeons
- Introduction - this module will give you an understanding of the work and role of the RCVS, the professions in the UK and the support you can access.
Your role, qualification and where you achieved your qualification will determine the next modules you need to complete:
Available modules
- Registering in the UK - this module will help you identify which process, forms and evidence are relevant to your qualification.
- Statutory Membership Examination - some candidates will be required to pass the RCVS licensing examination to be able to work as a vet in the UK. This module consists of two sections:
- Part 1. Declaring your intention to sit the exam
- Part 2. The exam application process
- Examination preparation - this module is designed to provide guidance on preparation for the Statutory Membership Exam. It has three sections covering:
- Seeing Practice
- Written exam preparation
- Practical exam (OSCE) preparation
- Course conclusion - this module provides career support and links to help you find employment in the UK.
How can I register for the courses?
To access the courses in the RCVS Academy you will need to create an RCVS My Account.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the course, please email the Academy Team at [email protected]