FAQs
- I want to work with animals/become a vet. What are my options?
- I am a vet who qualified outside the UK. Am I able to work here, and how do I go about it?
- Do you provide posters or other material for educational or career purposes?
Working with animals
It's not only vets that work with animals. There are many different jobs involving contact with animals of all sorts; from stablehands to RSPCA inspectors, from stockman to animal shelter volunteers.
One of the best places to go to find information on working with animals, including becoming a vet or a vet nurse is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Visit their career advice pages
You can also view our Powerpoint presentation on becoming a vet
Information on becoming a veterinary nurse can also be obtained from the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).
Working as a vet in the UK
If you would like to practice in the UK first of all you will need to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The RCVS is the statutory body set up to administer the Veterinary Surgeons Act and is responsible for the education and discipline of the profession.
Once you are registered with the RCVS you can become a member of the BVA. We offer a number of services and benefits to support our members in their professional lives.
If you are an overseas vet considering working in the UK click here to see how we can help you or download the leaflet Working as a vet in the UK; a guide for overseas vets.
Presentational material
The BVA has produced a Powerpoint presentation which gives you some pointers to becoming a vet. The slides show what being a vet involves, how to become one and what salary you might expect to start with. You can download this here (2.5Mb).
There are a number of other organisations that may be able to provide leaflets, brochures, pamphlets and posters that could help. In particular, the BVA has co-produced material with the Pet Health Council and you should also try National Pet Week, the Animal Health Trust, the Blue Cross, the PDSA and the RSPCA.
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