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Diversity and inclusion

Our Diversity and Inclusion Team focuses on improving recruitment and retention, widening access to the veterinary professions, and supporting positive culture change across the sector.

As part of the RCVS Advancement of Professions Directorate, our Diversity and Inclusion workstream focuses on improving recruitment and retention, widening access to the veterinary professions, and supporting positive culture change across the sector.

Campaigns and initiatives

Pride in the veterinary professions

To mark Pride Month in June, LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals shared their personal experiences and journeys.

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Let’s Talk Adjustments

Explore RCVS’ Let’s Talk Adjustments campaign with Mind Matters, promoting workplace inclusion for veterinary profession...

Celebrating Black History Month

Every October, the RCVS marks Black History Month - a time to honour Black heritage, celebrate achievements, and deepen ...

RCVS and BVCIS join forces for UK Disability History Month

RCVS and BVCIS collaborate for UK Disability History Month

As part of UK Disability History Month in 2023, we joined forces with the British Veterinary Chronic Illness Society (BV...

Research and publications

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Disability and Chronic Illness in veterinary work and education

Our report explores the experiences of veterinary professionals living with a disability or chronic illness. It highligh...

Guidance on religious clothing and beliefs

Our guidance supports inclusive and consistent approaches across veterinary education and workplaces, balancing religiou...

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Recommendations on improving support for ethnic minority students

The RCVS and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have published a joint report with recommendations on how support for ...

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RCVS Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Explore the RCVS Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the priority workstreams that guide the RCVS’s approac...

CPD and resources

Let’s Talk Adjustments: A guide to discussing reasonable adjustments at work

This guide supports veterinary educators, employers and students in having clear, constructive conversations about reaso...

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Inclusive leadership  

Practical resources to help you develop inclusive leadership and create supportive, respectful workplaces.