Committees, subcommittees and groups

RCVS Council and Operational Board are supported by a system of standing, statutory and appeals committees, subcommittees, panels and working parties, on which sit various members of Council and other appointed individuals.

To view the terms of reference, membership and Committee Secretary details please select from one of the links below.

Standing Committees

Advancement of the Professions Committee

• Fellowship Board 
• Credentials Panels 
• Mind Matters Initiative Taskforce 
• Vet Futures Project Board 

Audit & Risk Committee

Education Committee

• Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice Subcommittee 
• EMS Coordinators Liaison Group 
• Graduate Outcomes Working Group 
  
• Primary Qualifications Subcommittee 
• Specialist Recognition Subcommittee 

Standards Committee

• Certification Subcommittee 
• Ethics Review Panel
• Practice Standards Group
• Recognised Veterinary Practice Subcommittee
• Register and Registration Subcommittee 
• Riding Establishments Subcommittee

VN Council

• Veterinary Nursing Education Committee 
• VN Futures Project Board 

Statutory Committees

Disciplinary Committee 

Preliminary Investigation Committee

RVN Disciplinary Committee

RVN Preliminary Investigation Committee

Appeals Committees

Examinations Appeals Committee

Registration Appeals Committee

Specialist Recognition and Advanced Practitioner Appeals Committee

Groups reporting to the Operational Board

• Brexit Taskforce 
• Estate Strategy Group 

• FVE UK Coordination Group 

• Legislation Working Party 
• PIC and DC Liaison Committee