Introduction
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is the UK’s longest-established vet school and one of the most highly regarded institutions of its kind in Europe.
We are one of 18 independent Colleges of the federal University of London. The College’s reputation for excellence and our pioneering work in teaching, research and clinical services means we are able to innovate and keep at the forefront of theory and practice.
Our small and large animal hospitals treat over 20,000 patients per year. Our strong customer focus, together with first-class clinical services and treatment provides a valuable service for both the general public and the profession.
Our staff are dedicated to ensuring your animal receives the best medical care available in the UK. Our hospitals are modern and offer cutting edge diagnostic and surgical equipment. The vets employed at the RVC Hospitals are some of the best in world; many of them highly regarded specialists recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as well as European and American Veterinary Boards. The hospitals are staffed 365 days a year, 24 hours a day so your animal will always have a professional with them if needed.
The RVC runs three animal hospitals and three first opinion practices all based within London and Hertfordshire:
Small Animals
Beaumont Animals' Hospital
A first opinion hospital that is based in RVC Camden, providing a professional and caring service.
Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
A high quality animal referral hospital, providing state of the art clinical services in a wide range of specialities
Equine
Equine Practice
A first opinion practice serving Hertfordshire and other local areas, carrying out work in your yard or stables
Equine Referral Hospital
Providing referral clinical services to equine practices and horse owners throughout the south of England.
Farm Animals
Farm Animal Practice
A first opinion practice serving farms in the south-east, providing a 24-hour service on all aspects of farm animal health, production and welfare.
Farm Animal Hospital
A referral hospital based at the RVC Hawkshead Campus, providing full hospitalisation, diagnostic and surgical facilities for individual farm animals.
Welsh Regional Veterinary Centre (WRVC)
A Farm Health Investigation service to vets and farmers in the south Wales region.
Diagnostic Laboratory Services - A full professional diagnostic service
Funds are raised for the hospitals by The Animal Care Trust (ACT)