Useful links
Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB)
FAB is a trade association, representing organisations that award vocational qualifications in the UK.
Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP)
The Federation of Independent Practices is a not for profit association of independently owned practices, offering high standards of veterinary care to their local communities.
British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)
The BSAVA is a membership association specifically for companion animal vets and nurses. The association runs the largest annual small animal Congress in the world.
British Veterinary Association (BVA)
BVA are the national representative body for the veterinary profession. They focus on providing services and benefits to help members fulfil their professional roles.
British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA)
BVNA is the only national representative body for veterinary nurses and provides many benefits to its members, including support, regional meetings and bursaries.
Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA)
The Veterinary Practice Management Association exists to provide individuals who are involved in the management of veterinary practice with an effective means of communication and interaction with others with similar interests, as well as a forum for promoting, providing and recognising training and excellence in all aspects of veterinary practice management. With an active national and regional structure, the VPMA is also able to give its members a voice with which to lobby at all levels.
Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS)
The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons helps and supports veterinary surgeons working in veterinary practice.
Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) is a worldwide organisation with members in 90 countries on five continents.
Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME)
ASME is a membership organization unique in that it draws its members from all areas of medical education.
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
The RCVS was established in 1844 by Royal Charter to be the governing body of the veterinary profession.
Society for Education and Training (SET)
SET is returning to its roots as a voluntary professional membership body and is developing a range of exciting new benefits and initiatives based on feedback from thousands of members.
Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)
VDS is a mutual insurance company run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession.
MRCVSonline
This veterinary news website provides the veterinary profession with up-to-date news, features and job listings.
VNonline
vnonline is an online community for veterinary nurses, providing the latest news, developments, resources and careers.