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RCVS to increase vet fees by three per cent
RCVS Council approved the fee increase for 2019/20 at its June meeting.
Fee rise ‘to help prepare for Brexit and other unknowns’ 

Veterinary surgeons can expect to see a three per cent rise in registration and retention fees next year, the RCVS has announced.

RCVS Council approved the fee increase for 2019/20 at its June meeting. It has been submitted to the Privy Council for formal approval.

CEO Lizzie Lockett said the council had been asked to raise the fee in order to help the college “prepare for unknowns such as Brexit, as well as fortify our proactive work to help support the professions”.

She added: “Over the past few years we have put increased resources into projects such as: Mind Matters, our mental health initiative; Vet Futures, our joint project with the British Veterinary Association; Vivet, our innovation hub; and our recently launched Leadership Programme.

“Unfortunately there has also been a rise in Disciplinary Committee hearings and we are having to allocate further funds to making our building fit for purpose, and so a small increase has been necessary.
 
“This still places us at the lower end of fees for regulatory bodies while providing a secure financial foundation.”

The fees are now as follows:
  • UK-practising - £340
  • Practising outside the UK - £170
  • Non-practising - £56
  • Non-practising (70+) - No fee

Restoration fees (plus relevant retention fee):
  • Following voluntary removal - £85
  • Following non-payment removal - £340
 

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SPVS and FIVP launch VSA survey

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 SPVS and FIVP have collaborated to launch a short survey about the proposed reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

The survey will ensure that each organisation's submission accurately represents the experiences of practising veterinary professionals. It will also explore awareness, use and perceived value of the roles undertaken by the RCVS.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey can be completed here until Thursday, 19 March 2026. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.