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Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust

The registered charity of the Royal Veterinary College, improving animal health and care

For more than 30 years we have been dedicated to raising funds to support the RVC. We fund pioneering hospital equipment and facilities, life-saving research and education opportunities for veterinary and science students. Get the latest news about our work by joining our mailing list at https://www.rvc.ac.uk/act/contact/mailinglist

24/11/2025

You’ve only got 1 week left to enter our Autumn Raffle!

Every ticket helps fund veterinary care, research, and education, and gives you the chance to win up to £1,000! Enter before it’s too late: rvcact.com/raffle

21/11/2025

Congratulations to RVC graduate Josh Henley, who has been named in the London Vet Show’s Class of 2025: 30 Under Thirty!

During his time studying at the RVC, Josh received an EMS+ grant thanks to your support, helping him complete a dream placement working with exotic animals.

Since graduating, Josh has gone from strength to strength, joining Suffolk Exotic Vets, where he now cares for a wide range of species including reptiles, birds, and small mammals! He’s also preparing to deliver CPD webinars for other vets on exotic species.

Find out how your support helps students like Josh follow their passion and shape the future of animal care: rvcact.com/education

19/11/2025

🎄This Christmas, help us give hope to horses and donkeys in urgent need.

Thanks to our supporters, 2025 has been a remarkable year at the RVC Equine Referral Hospital, from pioneering surgeries to faster, safer treatments, lives have been transformed.

Your generosity can make 2026 even brighter for horses like Star, Albert, Angel, and many more. Give the gift of hope this Christmas and help us continue delivering world-class care: rvcact.com/christmasappeal2025

17/11/2025

🐆 Dr Catherine Hauw, one of our Wild Animal Research Scholars, was able to travel to Namibia to investigate lead exposure in cheetahs and leopards, supported by the Aitchison-Tait Trust.

During her placement, Catherine discovered that captive cheetahs were being unknowingly fed lead-contaminated meat, the first study of its kind to reveal this hidden threat.

Her findings have now been published as part of major international research led by the RVC, showing how lead-shot meat poses a serious risk not only to wildlife, but to entire ecosystems and even human health.

Now studying for her PhD, Catherine continues her vital work on lead poisoning in African carnivores, calling for a switch to non-lead ammunition to protect both animals and people! Read the full story here: rvcact.com/cheetahs

14/11/2025

This , we’re proud to support cutting-edge research into diabetes in dogs.

Thanks to funding from The Beryl Evetts and Robert Luff Animal Welfare Trust, PhD student Arielle Johnson Pitt is exploring why some dogs develop diabetes alongside pancreatic problems. One of her early findings shows that some diabetic dogs have hidden signs of inflammation, even if they appear healthy, suggesting this condition may be underdiagnosed in many patients.

Learn more about how we fund vital research here: rvcact.com/research

13/11/2025

Last month, we invited supporters to share memories of their beloved pets, those who brought joy, comfort, and companionship into their lives. Many joined us at our Pause for Paws event, a special day spent together celebrating and remembering these cherished friends.

Their stories show why our Memory Tree is so special: a place to celebrate, reflect, and remember our faithful friends together.

You can dedicate a leaf on our Memory Tree in honour of your own much-loved companion, helping us continue to care for animals in need: rvcact.com/memorytree

10/11/2025

It’s been one year since we officially opened the Transfusion Medicine Centre, a milestone made possible thanks to your support!

Since opening, the facility has transformed the way the Blood Donor team works. The team shared:

“Our work processes are now much smoother as we have a designated space for each task, a designated room for both feline and canine donors, and much needed necessary office space for the team's admin duties.

The separate feline and canine donor rooms have made a huge difference to our feline donors, as they are so much more relaxed, as we'd hoped they'd be; their room is at the back of the building and is nice and quiet with no throughflow, meaning there are limited interruptions now during their donations.

Our canine room is now much larger, and so there is more space for the dogs to feel settled, and the dogs have adapted well to the room change. We also have more workspaces throughout the building to perform lab tasks and for processing the blood for the hospital.“

Find out more about how you can support the Blood Donor Programme here: rvcact.com/blooddonor

06/11/2025

Feeling lucky? Don’t miss your chance to enter our Autumn Raffle!

Every ticket helps fund pioneering treatments and equipment for animals in need. Get yours here: rvcact.com/raffle

04/11/2025

There’s still time to apply to join our London Landmarks Half Marathon team!

Join us for an unforgettable day running the capital’s most famous sights while helping to advance the future of veterinary care.

Sign up now: rvcact.com/llhm

30/10/2025

Your October Paws & Hooves Bitesize is here!

This month we welcomed supporters to our Memory Tree event and reflected on how it has helped fund innovation in animal care over the years. We also marked World Mental Health Day by sharing research we’ve supported and celebrated Star, one of our remarkable equine patients featured in our latest edition of Paws & Hooves.

Plus, don’t forget to enter our Autumn Raffle for your chance to win up to £1,000!

Didn’t receive an email? Make sure to sign up to our mailing list here: rvcact.com/mailinglist

28/10/2025

Thanks to a kind legacy from Mrs Bastable, Roshaana was able to follow her dream of becoming a vet.

Mrs Bastable left a gift in her will in memory of her beloved Pekingese, Linkou, creating the Linkou Scholarship to support aspiring vets in their studies. One of those students was Roshaana Sivakumar, who says:

“The scholarship has truly made a huge difference to my life. It’s incredibly inspiring to know that someone out there believed in helping the future generations without ever meeting us.”

By leaving a gift in your will, you too can help future vets follow their dreams and shape the future of animal care. Learn how your legacy can make a lasting difference: rvcact.com/legacy

24/10/2025

The RVC Exotics Service recently met Rodney, an orange-winged Amazon parrot, after his owners grew concerned about his behaviour. Rodney had become lethargic, was falling over, and had started clenching his feet.

Tests revealed changes in the blood vessels near his heart — signs of atherosclerosis, a condition often seen in older parrots. Using a cardiac ultrasound machine, funded by our supporters, clinicians were able to assess Rodney’s heart safely and without sedation.

Following treatment, Rodney is now much brighter, more active, and back to enjoying life with his family! You can read Rodney’s full story in the Autumn edition of Paws & Hooves: rvcact.com/PawsAndHoovesAutumn2025

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Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead House, Hawkshead Lane
Hatfield
AL97TA

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+441707666237

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http://www.rvc.ac.uk/act

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