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Take a look at our current committee vacancies and opportunities to get involved. Full details of the available positions and how to apply are available on our committee vacancies page.Â
The ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Board sets the Association's strategic direction and is responsible for corporate and financial governance. We have 9 Board members - both veterinary and non-veterinary.
ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council represents the views of all members on matters of veterinary policy and is our key debating chamber. Council has 41 voting members and 2 non-voting members, and is chaired by the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ President.
ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Officers are the face of the Association and sit on both Council and Board. They are elected at the Annual General Meeting to serve 3 years - one each as Junior Vice President, President, and Senior Vice President.
ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch exists to represent members in Scotland. It brings together representatives of our specialist and territorial divisions, Government, academic institutions, and research organisations in Scotland.
ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Welsh Branch exists to represent members in Wales. It brings together representatives of our specialist and territorial divisions, Government, academic institutions, and research organisations in Wales. Â
If you are a ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ member living in Northern Ireland, you will automatically be a member of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Northern Ireland Branch.
The Policy Committee (PC) is a standing committee of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council and advises Council on all veterinary policy matters, including animal health and welfare, public health, and veterinary professional issues. PC sets up working groups on proactive policy work.
The panel is a standing committee of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council and exists to advise the Policy Committee (PC) and policy working groups on ethical and welfare issues.
The Electoral College is responsible for assessing nominations and formally selecting the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Officer team.
The Member Benefits and Events Committee (MBEC) is accountable to the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Board. They help develop new member benefits and our CPD programme to attract and retain members.
The Nominations and Awards Group agrees on nominations for ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Committees, Honorary Associates/Members, and a selection of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ awards.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group (EDIAG) plays a key role in advising on EDI considerations across a wide range of our activity.
Honorary members are elected at the AGM on the recommendation of Council and are eminent professional and scientific persons and others who have rendered distinguished service to the Association, to the veterinary profession, or to the advancement of veterinary science.
ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ specialist and territorial divisions are part of the wider ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ organisation. Specialist divisions are represented throughout ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ's organisational structure and we work with our territorial divisions to deliver services and support in local areas.
The Animal Welfare Foundation, ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s charity, uses veterinary knowledge to improve animal welfare through science, education, and debate.
Take a look at our current committee vacancies and opportunities to get involved. Full details of the available positions and how to apply are available on our committee vacancies page.Â