Our mission is to protect the public interest by ensuring animal health and welfare, and public health, are advanced through thriving world-class veterinary professionals.
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to stand as a candidate in next year’s elections for RCVS Council and VN Council respectively, can now put themselves forward for nomination.
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to stand as a candidate in next year’s elections for RCVS Council and VN Council respectively, can now put themselves forward for nomination.
Following the broadcast of the BBC Panorama documentary ‘Why are vet bills so high?’ on Monday 12 January 2026, Linda Belton, Senior Vice-President of the RCVS who was interviewed on the programme, has responded.
RCVS President Tim Parkin has congratulated the three veterinary surgeons who received recognition in the 2026 New Year Honours list.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons protects the public interest by ensuring animal health and welfare, and public health, are advanced through thriving world-class veterinary professions.
Our work spans setting professional standards, overseeing education and training, supporting veterinary careers, and shaping policy that safeguards animal and public health.
