Veterinary surgeons can now vote in the 2026 RCVS Council election and elect the candidates who will influence decisions affecting the profession.

Voting emails were sent by Civica Election Services (CES) yesterday.

Each email contains a secure link and unique codes for voting.

You have until 5pm on Friday 24 April 2026 to cast your votes for up to three of the 15 candidates, who are:

Sharon Alston MRCVS
Ian Battersby FRCVS
Laura Davies MRCVS
Ioana Dobre MRCVS
Hannah Eastwood MRCVS
Viliam Hoferica MRCVS
Benjamin Kennedy MRCVS
Tom Lonsdale MRCVS
Rachael McKinney MRCVS
Alison Price MRCVS
Peter Robinson MRCVS
Neil Smith FRCVS
David Tweedle MRCVS
Samantha Webster MRCVS
Lara Wilson MRCVS

Candidates were also given the opportunity to answer a question of their choice submitted by members of the profession. Answers to these questions can be found on individual candidate profiles.

The three candidates with the most votes will start four-year terms on the RCVS Council at the Annual General Meeting on Friday 3 July 2026.

www.rcvs.org.uk/vetvote26