Become a member

Pricing information

Membership Fees are approved at the AGM each year and published in the membership fees section of the website.

Key points to note about your membership:

• Your membership will run for 12 months from the point of joining or renewal.
• You can cancel your membership part way through the year, but no refunds will be provided unless the cancellation is within 14 days of first joining.
• If you do not wish to renew your membership at the end of the 12 months, you must give us written notice at least 1 month before your renewal date.
• If you pay by Direct Debit, your membership will automatically renew unless you give us written notice of your wish to cancel at least one month before the renewal date.
• If you wish to change your membership grade you can do this from your next renewal date but not mid-way through your current membership year
• If you have outstanding membership fees due, we reserve the right to cancel your membership and all membership benefits, including access to BVA’s legal services and eligibility for discounts with our affinity partners, including Lloyd & Whyte and Bupa.

To cancel your membership or make any changes before your renewal date, contact us in writing via email [email protected]

Cancelling your Membership

Your right to change your mind.
If in the first 14 days of joining BVA you change your mind, you can cancel your membership and receive a full refund, provided you have not utilised any of the membership benefits during that time. To cancel your membership in this period you must notify us in writing by email via [email protected] . This right does not apply if you have previously been a member.

Refunds eligibility
No refunds will be given, unless under the following circumstances:

• If membership is cancelled within a 14-day cooling off period in line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
• If there is an overpayment of any membership fee
• If the member changes membership category, e.g. repeating a year in vet school.
• In the event of the death of the member
• If an error has been made by the BVA team in processing a membership application

Annual Payments
If membership is cancelled during the year after full payment is made, no refunds will be provided, unless you meet the criteria outlined above.

Monthly or Quarterly Payments
If you pay by instalments and decide to cancel your membership part way through the year, the remaining balance will still be due and no refunds will be provided, unless you meet the criteria above.

Refunds process
BVA will endeavour to refund payments within 15-20 working days. The refund will be made to the original account/card provided. Please note if you paid by cheque then any refund will be paid via BACS transfer.

Updated February 2024.