BAHVS Member

What this means for your pet

All BAHVS members are fully qualified vets who can provide conventional care as well as homeopathic treatment. However, the RCVS has stated that homeopathy lacks a recognised evidence base. Treatment should be offered alongside conventional options.

About this accreditation

BAHVS represents veterinary surgeons who practise homeopathy. Members are RCVS-registered vets with additional training in homeopathy, typically holding VetMFHom or VetFFHom from the Faculty of Homeopathy. Important: In November 2017, the RCVS stated that 'Homeopathy exists without a recognised body of evidence for its use' and expects it to be offered alongside, not instead of, evidence-based treatments.

Who can hold this accreditation

Must be an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon. Preferred qualification: VetMFHom (approximately 3 years accredited study) or VetFFHom from the Faculty of Homeopathy.

Referral requirement

Not applicable — members are themselves vets.

Title protection

Members are RCVS-registered veterinary surgeons (protected title).

Professional oversight

Legal basis

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Key facts

RCVS 2017 position statement: homeopathy lacks recognised evidence base. Code of Practice adopted 1998.

Accredited providers (5)

• Brookmead Veterinary Surgery LtdGeneral Practicecranleigh, GU6 8DL
• Hafren Veterinary GroupGeneral PracticePowys, SY18 6RA
• Oakwood Veterinary CentreGeneral Practicewhittington, SY11 4PF
• Penbode Vets LtdGeneral Practicedevon, EX22 6HB
• Priory VetsGeneral Practicebeeford, YO25 8BE