Organisational background

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) was founded over 60 years ago to facilitate the sharing of knowledge amongst members of the small animal profession. The thirst for knowledge in the profession has never abated amongst our members and we continue to be here to meet those needs. BSAVA was established by an eager group of volunteers and today volunteers continue to shape and inform the work of the association from the Board of Trustees to the committees and throughout the regional network.

Volunteers and staff share our passion: well informed, skilful vets and nurses improving small animal veterinary practice and the health and welfare of animals in their care. We are committed to the veterinary community and to sharing knowledge and best practice, for the advancement of the profession and small animal care.

Organisation aims & mission

Purpose: To drive excellence in veterinary practice to improve the health and welfare of small animals.

Mission: To enable the community of small animal veterinary professionals to develop their knowledge and skills through leading-edge education, scientific research, and collaboration.

Be part of developing our organisation’s values! Having just reviewed our purpose and mission we are embarking on a review of our values to ensure these reflect BSAVA today and in to the future. We have workshops planned with staff and volunteers when we are ready to come back together in the autumn so this is a perfect time to join the team and be part of that process!

BSAVA is a charity and our unswerving focus on our charitable objects ensures all our activities are an investment in the profession and its future. Working to benefit our member vets and nurses and the profession as a whole is hugely rewarding.

The team of staff enjoy working in our beautifully refurbished offices which now provide spaces not only for our courses (including a wet lab), a warehouse for all the manuals but also plenty of room for our own social gatherings. We have a fun and welcoming team where, even when people are ready for their next steps in their career, friendships are made for life.