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- Overview of practice standards
- About the Practice Standards Scheme
- Which accreditation is right for your practice and how to apply
- What happens during an assessment?
- About Stanley, our support system for the PSS
- How do I update my accredited-practice information?
- How can I promote my RCVS accreditation?
- Additional training and resources
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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
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Accreditation Standards
The standards against which veterinary courses are judged by the RCVS are set out in the Accreditation Standards.
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the organisation of the institution and the availability of adequate finances, physical facilities, equipment and academic staff to support the course
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the procedures and policies for student admissions
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the curriculum - to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and EU requirements, and that the methods of instruction and content of the course are directed towards producing a competent professional at graduation
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the provision, organisation and evaluation of Extramural Studies (EMS) in order that students gain experience of a range of practice and working environments
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library and learning resources
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RCVS essential Day One Competences for the newly qualified veterinary surgeon
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the veterinary degree examinations
Visitations examine the overall academic environment of the institution as demonstrated by the extent of research, postgraduate education and CPD provision that is offered.
In November 2021, RCVS Council approved new Accreditation Standards that came into effect in January 2023. You can download the latest version from the 'Related documents' section, at the end of this page.