Royal Veterinary College

Royal Veterinary College
MottoLatin: Venienti Occurrite Morbo
Motto in English
Confront disease at onset
TypePublic veterinary school
Established1791 (1791) (became a constituent part of University of London in 1949)
Parent institution
University of London
Endowment£11.7 million (2024)
Budget£121.1 million (2023/24)
ChancellorThe Princess Royal (University of London)
PrincipalStuart Reid
Students2,600 (2023/24)
Undergraduates2,130 (2023/24)
Postgraduates470 (2023/24)
Location
London and Hertfordshire
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CampusUrban
Colours
AffiliationsUniversities UK
Websitervc.ac.uk

The Royal Veterinary College (informally the RVC) is a veterinary school located in London and a member institution of the federal University of London. The RVC was founded in 1791 and joined the University of London in 1949. It is the oldest and largest veterinary school in the United Kingdom, and one of only 11 in the country where students can study to become a vet.