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University of Surrey vet degree receives official accreditation
Dr Susan Paterson, Prof Chris Proudman and Dr Niall Connell, RCVS president.

Becomes UK’s eighth recognised veterinary degree

The privy council has approved a recognition order for the University of Surrey’s veterinary degree. As a result, from the 18 February 2020, the course will be formally accredited by the RCVS.

From this date, students who graduate with the university’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science (BVMSci Hons) degree will automatically be able to join the Register of Veterinary Surgeons as members of the RCVS and practise veterinary medicine in the UK. The degree will enter the college’s cyclical accreditation process and be subject to annual monitoring for quality assurance.

Achieving accreditation of the degree was a five year process, during which time the RCVS and the University of Surrey worked together to ensure that the degree’s curriculum and programme met the RCVS’ quality standards.

The RCVS council previously agreed accreditation of the degree at its October 2019 meeting, following two interim accreditation visitations in 2017 and 2018, and a final accreditation visit in 2019.

RCVS president Dr Niall Connell commented: “We are very glad that the University of Surrey’s veterinary degree has now cleared the last hurdle and that, as of next month, it will join the roster as the UK’s eighth recognised veterinary degree.

“I commend the hard work that the faculty, students and the university’s clinical partners have put in to develop the course over the past five years and we look forward to continue to work with them to ensure that the high standards are maintained.”

Professor Chris Proudman, head of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey, said: “I am delighted that the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine has become the UK’s eighth provider of veterinary education. The support and enthusiasm of our partner practice network has been essential in delivering our vision of competent, confident and compassionate veterinary graduates.”

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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.