Who we are
In this section you can find out more about the British Veterinary Association (BVA), who we are. This section includes details of the groups of people who are part of the BVA.
We are the national representative body for the veterinary profession with over 11,000 members. If you’re not already a member, don’t miss out, join today.
We are a not-for-profit organisation and a registered company, limited by guarantee.
BVA structure
Our structure includes directors, officers, divisions, a council, various groups and committees, members, and three directorates each with a specific role, but all working together to implement the Board’s strategic direction, they are
- business operations
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veterinary policy
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publications
Management decisions are the responsibility of the Secretary General, Henrietta Alderman.
Also included in our structure are
BVA organagram
Objectives and powers
Our objectives and powers are set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association 
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
It is important to distinguish between us and the profession’s governing body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The RCVS is a statutory body set up to administer the Veterinary Surgeons Act and is responsible for the registration, education and discipline of the profession.
More information on the RCVS