The RCVS has published new rules for vets which dictate the factors that they will now need to take into account when offering contextualised care.

From next month, practices will be required to ask all clients, both new and existing, a series of questions…

The RCVS has published its 2025-2029 strategic plan, which lays out how the College will work with and for stakeholder groups.

Underlying the strategic plan are what the College says are its four updated values of compassion, collaboration, clarity and…

The RCVS has moved into its funky-looking new HQ in Clerkenwell, London. 

The six-floor building, which the College bought for £22.3m in 2022, was originally a warehouse.

Over the years it has been home to a range of businesses from leather manufacturers…

The RCVS has revealed its updated brand and visual identity.

RCVS President Tim Parkin said: “The aim of our brand review was to make it easier for people to understand our purpose and the unique role we have as a Royal College that regulates.

“Our…

The RCVS has welcomed a record 80 overseas veterinary surgeons to the Register after they passed the RCVS Statutory Membership Examination.

The Statutory Membership Examination needs to be taken by overseas vets who hold veterinary degrees that are not recognised…

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons will require veterinary practices to implement suicide prevention plans from 1 April 2026.

The change marks an expansion of practice standards beyond physical workplace safety into psychological and suicide-risk…

Veterinary surgeons are being invited to submit a question to the 15 candidates standing in this year’s RCVS Council election, ahead of voting which begins in March.

Questions will be collated and shared with candidates, who will each be able to…

The RCVS has published its response to Defra’s consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, urging vets to back Option 1 and retain a ‘Royal College that regulates’.

The College response welcomes Defra’s incorporation…

The annual renewal fee to remain on the RCVS Register of Veterinary Surgeons is now due.

The standard annual fee has increased to £431 from last year’s £418, which is due for payment on or before Wednesday 1 April 2026.

RCVS Treasurer…

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…