Useful Links

Official Bodies & Associations

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom.

The British Veterinary Association is the national body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom and is a not-for-profit organisation.

British Small Animal Veterinary Association

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) exists to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science.

Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons

SPVS is a not-for-profit organisation for professionals within the veterinary industry. SPVS promotes responsible leadership by providing tools and resources that enable members to develop and expand their business and leadership skills.

British Veterinary Nursing Association

The aim of the British Veterinary Nursing Association is to promote animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing.

Canine and Feline Behaviour Association

The Canine & Feline Behaviour Association is the professional voice of the pet behaviour practitioner, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the care, training and behaviour of dogs and cats in the UK.

Animal Welfare Groups

RSPCA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a charity operating in England and Wales that promotes animal welfare.

PDSA

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals is a veterinary charity in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1917 by Maria Dickin to provide care for sick and injured animals of the poor.

Cats Protection

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Dogs Trust

Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Their mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

The Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a registered animal welfare charity in the United Kingdom, founded in 1897. The charity provides support for pet owners who cannot afford private veterinary treatment, helps to find homes for unwanted animals, and educates the public in the responsibilities of animal ownership.

Battersea Cats & Dogs Home

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is an animal shelter that rescues cats and dogs in need of help and nurtures them until an owner or a new home can be found.

International Fund for Animal Welfare

IFAW is a global non-profit organization that protects animals and the places they call home.