Veterinary Bodies - UK
The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists
AVA is an active, enthusiastic group of veterinary surgeons and others who share an interest in animal anaesthesia.
British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
BRAVO is an organisation for veterinary surgeons in the UK and beyond who have a special interest in ophthalmology. They educate and train Veterinary Surgeons in veterinary ophthalmology, and promote the practice, teaching and research of animal ophthalmology.
British Veterinary Dental Association
BVDA aim to educate and train Veterinary and Dental Surgeons in animal dentistry and to promote practice, teaching and research of animal dentistry.
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
RAVC is a technical support corps, deeply involved in all aspects of military animal activity and related matters.
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS is the UK's veterinary profession's regulatory body. Information on careers, complaints, fees and much more, including a library.
Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine
SVEPM promote veterinary epidemiology and preventive medicine.
Veterinary Association for Arbitration & Jurisprudence
VAAJ acts as a bridge between the legal and veterinary professions. They promote interest within the profession in the study of all aspects of Jurisprudence, Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Includes register of expert witnesses.
Veterinary Benevolent Fund
VBF is a charity that cares for veterinarians and their families when in need.
Veterinary Cardiovascular Society
VCS promote the study and development of veterinary cardiology in all species.
Veterinary Laboratories Agency
VLA provides all sectors of the animal health industry with animal disease surveillance, diagnostic services and veterinary scientific research.
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
VMD are an executive agency of DEFRA responsible for authorising and controlling the manufacture and availability of veterinary medicines amongst other things.
Veterinary Surgeons Health Support Programme
VSHSP help to combat problems of alcohol and drug abuse or addiction in the veterinary profession. The Programme aims to increase awareness by providing information and advice on alcohol and drug abuse and addiction and, for those in need of help to overcome an alcohol or drug problem, to provide guidance and assistance in procuring appropriate treatment and progressing successfully through the recovery process.
Vetlife
Vetlife is designed to provide information about the support available to veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons on a wide range of issues from both the established veterinary care organisations and from outside the profession.