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Our structure

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ diary

Find the dates for all upcoming Council and committee meetings.

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Board

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.

Our Board

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council

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.

Our Council

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Officers

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 Officers

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch

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.

Scottish Branch

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Welsh Branch

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.  

Welsh Branch

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Northern Ireland Branch

If you are a ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ member living in Northern Ireland, you will automatically be a member of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Northern Ireland Branch.

Northern Ireland Branch

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ working groups

Our working groups are convened by Policy Committee according to priority policy development

Policy Committee

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.

Policy committee

Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel

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.

Ethics and welfare panel

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Electoral College

The Electoral College is responsible for assessing nominations and formally selecting the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Officer team.

Electing ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ officers

Member Benefits and Events Committee

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.

MBEC

Nominations and Awards Group

The Nominations and Awards Group agrees on nominations for ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Committees, Honorary Associates/Members, and a selection of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ awards.

Nominations and Awards Group

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group (EDIAG) plays a key role in advising on EDI considerations across a wide range of our activity.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group

Honorary members

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.

Honorary members

Our Divisions

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.

Our divisions

Animal Welfare Foundation

The Animal Welfare Foundation, ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s charity, uses veterinary knowledge to improve animal welfare through science, education, and debate.

Animal Welfare Foundation

Want to get involved in our work?

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. 

View our committee vacancies