Join the Register of Veterinary Surgeons
Join the RCVS to practise veterinary surgery in the UK. Learn how to join the RCVS Register, with guidance on applicatio...
Registration
All vets and vet nurses practising in the UK must be registered with us. Find out how to join our Register, whether you qualified in the UK or overseas.
Join the Register
Join the Register of Veterinary Nurses
Join the RCVS Register to practise as a veterinary nurse in the UK. Follow the steps for UK or overseas applicants to be...
Registering a practice
Explore the process for registering your veterinary practice, from costs to renewals.
Make changes to your registration
Renew or update your registration
Renew or update your RCVS registration online. Guidance for vets and vet nurses on fees, deadlines, changes, removals, restorations and support.
Returning to or leaving the veterinary profession
Guidance for veterinary surgeons and nurses on returning to or leaving the profession.
Disclose convictions and adverse findings
Find information on disclosing convictions or adverse findings, and where to get support.
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