The governance of the College

The RCVS exists primarily to represent the public interest, as distinct from the British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents the profession. So, RCVS Council members are not there to represent the veterinary profession, although the elected veterinary members play a role in ensuring the views of the profession are reflected when policy is developed.

Veterinary nurses have their own Council, which includes elected veterinary nurses and appointed veterinary surgeons.