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Veterinary topics and resources

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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.
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Awards

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

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

If you’re an animal owner, our work matters to you. Find out more about who we are and how we help.

Who we are

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

Whether you own a pet, look after farm animals, or own or care for animals in another capacity, our work impacts you and your animals. By providing veterinary teams with practical support and tools, we’re working together to improve animal health and welfare.

As an animal owner you might be interested in some key areas of our work, which you can explore on this page.

How we support you

The right care for your pet

Our research is helping vet teams and pet owners to make sure that each animal receives the most appropriate care for its circumstances.

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Preparing for your vet visit

We’ve created a guide to help you plan for your pet’s appointment and share what’s most important to you and your pet.

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Exploring veterinary history

Do you have a vet in the family? We are the custodians of veterinary history and can help you discover more through our collections.

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Support our work

As a charity we rely on generous donations to continue offering free support and resources to veterinary teams.

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Take part in the Canine Cruciate Registry (CCR)

If your dog is having cruciate surgery you can help advance care for all dogs by sharing information about your dog’s recovery.

Find out more about the CCR

Find out more about RCVS Knowledge

We were established as the charity partner of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1958.

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