With a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) and Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery (BVS) degree from Nottingham, you are qualified to practice in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland.
This is because your degree is accredited and recognised by the:
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
- European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI)
Working in Europe or America
We are accredited with the EAEVE and AVMA, which are a prerequisite for becoming a licensed veterinarian in the US, with some further steps required for licensing.
Having these accreditations does not give you automatic permission to work in the EU.
Visit our working abroad webpage to find out more about working in Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand - and read our case studies and advice on preparing to work abroad.
Want to work abroad after graduation?
If you are hoping to work in a different country, a good starting point is to search for the relevant veterinary board, awarding body or association. You should be able to find the relevant information for vets wanting to practice in that country.
Our friendly Careers and Employability Team are always happy to help. You can book an appointment to speak to an advisor.
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