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Library and information services

Access to electronic and print resources focused on veterinary science and animal health, plus services to support your study and keep up to date with clinical research.

Awards

Our awards celebrate achievements and build knowledge that contributes to evidence-based veterinary medicine.

History

We hold a unique collection of books, archives, artefacts and memorabilia which together offer an insight into the evolution of the British veterinary profession.

About us

We are a charity with a mission to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public and society.

How we have an impact

Supporting veterinary teams today

We provide knowledge, skills and tools to empower veterinary teams and others involved in animal health to continuously improve the quality of care.

Shaping the future of veterinary care

We influence and inspire broader change that advances evidence-based veterinary practice in a way that benefits animals, people and the planet.

Celebrating veterinary history

We curate and raise awareness of veterinary history, sharing insights from the past so that veterinary care today and in the future is built on knowledge of the past.

Find out more about RCVS Knowledge

Our year in numbers

1,850

patients in our Canine Cruciate Registry

237

volunteers supported our work

2,235

people used our QI Boxset

Our relationship with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

We were established as the charity partner of the RCVS in 1958.