Whether you are studying for a Certificate or a post graduate qualification, are a PDP candidate, or you just need information fast, membership of the Library allows you quick and easy access to quality resources.
Applying for membership is easy. Just read the terms and conditions then complete the application form and return it to us together with your payment.
We aim to process all applications, and send out details of how to access our resources and services, within two working days of receipt.
We have access to selected titles from Science Direct, please see list in the 'Related documents' box.
Individual membership
Core membership gives the following benefits:
- Access to 25,000 books, conference proceedings and reports, and over a thousand print and electronic journals, specialising in veterinary medicine and science.
- Off-site access to a wide range of full text electronic journals accessible via a secure members area.
- Off-site access to VetMed Resource which contains the veterinary science database - the world’s largest bibliographic database on veterinary medicine.
- 25% discount on a full range of Library services including book and journal loan, journal circulation, genealogical enquiries, carrying out tailor made literature searches for you, sending out subject alerts on your area of interest, supplying copies of articles.
Packages and annual fees
| Premium membership** - Core membership for practising MRCVS plus four subject alerts | £200 |
| Premium membership** - Core membership for practising MRCVS plus four literature searches | £230 |
| Core membership - Practising MRCVS * | £82.50 |
| Core membership - Non-practising MRCVS * | £45 |
| Core membership - VN/RVN* | £33 |
| Core membership - PDP candidate* | £45 |
| Core membership - Non-MRCVS * | £275 |
| Core membership - Non-MRCVS working for registered charity | £105 |
| Life membership *** | £2,000 |
* At time of application.
** Different Premium membership packages can be created to suit your needs, please contact us to discuss further.
*** Please contact us for further information if you are interested in life membership.
All fees include VAT.
Corporate membership
It's designed to provide organisations and their staff with the following benefits at a discounted rate:
- On-site access to the RCVS Charitable Trust Library collection at Belgravia House.
- On-site access to a wide range of full text electronic journals and bibliographic databases.
- 25% discount on a full range of Library services including book and journal loan, journal circulation, genealogical enquiries, carrying out tailor made literature searches for you, sending out subject alerts on your area of interest, supplying copies of articles.
Packages and annual fees
| Corporate membership - registered charity | From £365* |
| Corporate membership – commercial | From £660* |
* Fee based on the number of staff employed at your organisation, please contact us for further details.
All fees include VAT.
Trial Library membership
If you are interested in finding out how our electronic resources can benefit you before joining, you can now apply for a Trial Library membership.
