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Become a member

In this section you can find out more about membership of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the benefits of being a member, who can become a member and how to join

Why join

As a BVA member you can benefit by being part of a national association and receive tangible membership benefits that can help you in your professional and personal life.

Now is the right time to join the BVA

we have more benefits, services and publications than ever
the profession is facing a number of serious issues, including the right to dispense prescription only medicines, as a member you can have your say and make a difference

What's more, you can claim tax back on your BVA membership, saving you up to 40% of the membership fee.

Who can join

Membership is open to

all members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
those on the Supplementary Veterinary Register
students studying for a degree entitling them to membership of the RCVS
holders of EU veterinary qualifications
those from other countries with RCVS-accepted qualifications

Associate membership is open to any person who is not eligible for Membership of the Association but who holds such degree or diploma as the Council shall from time to time prescribe may, in the absolute discretion of the Council, be elected as an associate. Associates shall have the privileges of Members but shall not be entitled to vote.

Currently prescribed acceptable qualifications for Associate membership include; RVN, VN, EVN, REVN, DipAVN, BSc, AIBMS, CVPM, VPAC, MBA, CMS, DMS, CMgr, BEVA and ETDip

Membership rates 2008

Application forms

Apply online
Or complete and return one of the following forms
- students
- veterinarians
If you are not applying online and wish to pay by direct debit please also complete our
- direct debit form