We empower and support veterinary teams to provide evidence-based, quality care and improved animal health and welfare outcomes.
Our vision is simple: healthier animals, people and planet.
Our mission is to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society.
We are driven by our purpose: to empower and support veterinary teams to provide evidence-based, quality care and improved animal health and welfare outcomes.
Our work
Veterinary teams face many challenges in accessing up to date knowledge and applying it in practice. To support them and deliver our mission we:
- Create and share practical support and tools to help veterinary teams and other animal health professionals deliver better animal health and welfare outcomes in a structured and sustained way.
- Provide veterinary science and animal health resources to help busy veterinary professionals stay up to date with the most relevant research and apply it in practice.
- Curate and raise awareness of veterinary history to ensure that veterinary care today and in the future is built on knowledge and understanding of the past.
We are the charity partners of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Our strength is in working together with veterinary teams, animal owners and all those involved in animal health to advance the quality of veterinary care.
Our strategy
Our strategy for 2025-2029 sets out how we will work towards our vision and achieve impact within our three strategic pillars:
- support veterinary professionals today
- shape the future of veterinary care
- celebrate veterinary history.
Our values
Our values are the shared guiding principles we hold that influence our work, our relationships and the decisions we make.
Integrity
We are a trustworthy source of knowledge, committed to evidence-based veterinary medicine, self-reflection and continuous learning. We are honest and fair in all aspects of our work.
Collaboration
For us, collaboration involves respect, mutual understanding and shared objectives. We forge strong partnerships that multiply our individual strengths, nurturing a culture of shared success.
Ambition
We think big and are ambitious about advancing the quality of veterinary care. This ambition drives our passion for creating high-quality outputs and for finding new ways to maximise our impact.
Inclusion
We believe in the power of bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise. We actively foster an environment where everyone can speak up and where diverse perspectives are heard, respected and acted upon.
Empowerment
We create an environment that encourages development, learning and growth. We have confidence in the capabilities of our team, promoting calculated risks in the pursuit of quality, innovation and excellence.
