BVA divisions
We have 20 specialist and 24 territorial divisions providing services to, and representing, veterinary surgeons in different specialisms across the UK.
Specialist divisions
Association of Government Veterinarians
AGV is a non-territorial division of the BVA and membership is open to anyone who is currently, or has been previously, employed by a Government department, or who provides services to Government.
Email Liz Kelly
lizkelly@idsworth.com
Association of Veterinarians in Industry
AVI represents the interests of members working in commercial appointments, primarily pharmaceutical and allied industries. It has a discussion forum and produces an annual salary survey.
Email Ronan Fitzgerald
ronan.fitzgerald@bayer.com.
Association of Veterinary Students
Represents all UK and Dublin veterinary students and aims to improve undergraduate education by bringing together all UK veterinary students.
Twitter:
@AVS_UK_Ireland
Facebook:
@AVS.UK.Ireland
Instagram:
@avsukirl
British Cattle Veterinary Association
Association involved with all aspects of cattle veterinary matters and consulted by many organisations for informed opinion.
Email:
office@cattlevet.co.uk or call
01452 260125
Twitter:
@theBCVA
British Equine Veterinary Association
BEVA promotes veterinary and allied sciences related to horse welfare and is a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas.
Email:
info@beva.org.uk
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
BSAVA fosters and promotes the interests of all veterinarians concerned with small animal practice, teaching and research. It has developed into a major association and has charity status.
Email:
secretary@bsava.com
Twitter:
@TheBSAVA
Facebook:
@TheBSAVA
Instagram:
@TheBSAVA
British Veterinary Hospitals Association
The BVHA actively promotes high standards of patient care through improvements in the design, management and equipment of veterinary hospitals. Full membership is open to any RCVS-approved veterinary hospital. Associate membership is open to any other UK practice or individual involved in the veterinary profession.
Email:
secretary@bvha.org.uk
British Veterinary Poultry Association
The BVPA encompasses all matters poultry - breeding and hatching, welfare, research and development. The poultry industry is a leading agricultural industry and veterinary input is vital in this specialised and technical field.
Email:
bvpa@bvpa.org.uk
British Veterinary Zoological Society
BVZS is involved in almost every aspect of the care and welfare of wild animals. It has responsibilty for exotic pets, companion avian species, zoo animals and wildlife.
Email:
admin@bvzs.org
Twitter: @BVZSPresident
Fish Veterinary Society
FVS provides a forum for veterinary professionals with an interest in promoting the health and well being of fish by discussion of fish health care and problems and the exchange of professional and scientific information. Email:
secretary@fishvetsociety.org.uk or facebook:
www.facebook.com/fishvetsociety
Goat Veterinary Society
Founded in 1979 to promote interest in and improve knowledge of goats in the veterinary profession.
Email:Ben Dustan MRCVS gvs.enquiries@gmail.com
Twitter: @vetgoat
Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association
LAVA deals with the veterinary care and all aspects of the welfare of laboratory animals. It helps to ensure that vets are properly equipped to look after experimental animals.
Email:
secretary@lava.uk.net
Pig Veterinary Society
The aims of the society are to enhance knowledge and understanding of pig disease, herd health, management, husbandry, economics and welfare.
Email:
secretary@pigvetsoc.org.uk
Twitter:
@PigVetSoc
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Membership is open to serving or retired members of the RAVC who are BVA members.
Email
regtsecravc@hotmail.co.uk
Sheep Veterinary Society
Promotes sheep health and welfare and provides a forum for discussions and advice on sheep matters.
Email
secretariat@sheepvetsoc.org.uk
Twitter: @sheepvetsoc
Society of Greyhound Veterinarians
Concerned with the health and welfare of the racing greyhound.
Email Michael Watts
peninsulaveterinaryclinic@gmail.com
Society for the Study of Animal Breeding
The society aims for the advancement of knowledge of all aspects of animal breeding and the fostering of fellowship and discussion.
Email
secretary@SSAB.org.uk or call
01270 616 616
Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons
Provides advice, information and practical guidance for vets working in general practice.
Email:
office@spvs.org.uk
Veterinary Deer Society
Members are involved with the management and diseases of wild and captive deer.
Veterinary Public Health Association
Concerned with all aspects of the production of food of animal origin and the improvement of animal welfare.
Territorial divisions
Ayrshire Veterinary Association
Contact
davidlogue@dsl.pipex.com
Central Veterinary Society
Contact
secretary@centralveterinarysociety.org.uk
Cornwall Veterinary Association
Contact
thecvacouncil@gmail.com
Cotswold Veterinary Association
Dumfries and Galloway Division
East Midlands Veterinary Association
Eastern Counties Veterinary Society
Contact:
vetdunc@btinternet.com
Essex Veterinary Society
Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Veterinary Society
Contact
hbvssecretary@outlook.com
Lakeland Veterinary Association
Contact abijohnson@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk
Lincolnshire and District Veterinary Association
North of England Veterinary Association
North of Ireland Veterinary Association
North of Scotland Division
Contact nosdsecretarybva@gmail.com
North Wales Division
Royal Counties Veterinary Association
Shropshire Veterinary Association
Contact
arthur.otter@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk
South Eastern Veterinary Association
Contact
madvet@supanet.com
Southern Counties Veterinary Society
Sussex Veterinary Society
Warwickshire Veterinary Association
WVCC Programme 2017-18 (82 KB PDF)
WVCC Sub form 2017-18 (62 KB PDF)
Contact
warwickshirevetcc@btinternet.com
Western Counties Veterinary Association
Wyvern Veterinary Society
Contact
gibbsupbentley2@yahoo.co.uk
Yorkshire Veterinary Society
Affiliate organisations
Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work
Represents teachers of veterinary science in the UK and Irish veterinary schools as well as those engaged in veterinary research in universities, research institutes and industry. Email
avtrw@bsas.org.uk
British Veterinary Nursing Association
Promotes animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing. Email:
bvna@bvna.co.uk
Veterinary Management Group (formerly VPMA)
Aims to help grow veterinary practice management skills through support, sharing and learning. Email:
office@vetmg.com